Conrad Sangma's National People Party (NPP), a BJP ally that is contesting the April-May national election in 14 out of 25 seats by itself in the northeast, might benefit the BJP, sources in the party claim. Because they are contesting separately, disgruntled BJP lawmakers who defected in Arunachal Pradesh, went to the NPP instead of the Congress, an NPP leader who didn't wish to be named has told NDTV. This would be crucial if the two parties revive their alliance after the elections.