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{{Short description|Indian election in Meghalaya}} | |||
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{{Infobox election | {{Infobox election | ||
| election_name = 2021 Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election | | election_name = 2021 Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election | ||
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| election_date = 12 April 2021 | | election_date = 12 April 2021 | ||
| seats_for_election =29 out of 30 seats in the [[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council]] | | seats_for_election =29 out of 30 seats in the [[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council]] | ||
| majority_seats = | | majority_seats = 16 | ||
| image1 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Hand INC.svg||bSize=140|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=16|oTop=0}} | |||
| image1 = | |||
| party1 = Indian National Congress | | party1 = Indian National Congress | ||
| seats1 = 12 | | seats1 = 12 | ||
| last_election1 = 7 | | last_election1 = 7 | ||
| seat_change1 = {{increase}}5 | | seat_change1 = {{increase}} 5 | ||
| popular_vote1 = | | popular_vote1 = | ||
| percentage1 = | | percentage1 = | ||
| swing1 = | | swing1 = | ||
| image2 = | | image2 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Indian Election Symbol Book.svg|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oTop=2|oLeft=10}} | ||
| party2 = National People's Party (India) | | party2 = National People's Party (India) | ||
| seats2 = 11 | | seats2 = 11 | ||
| last_election2 = 10 | | last_election2 = 10 | ||
| seat_change2 = {{increase}}1 | | seat_change2 = {{increase}} 1 | ||
| popular_vote2 = | | popular_vote2 = | ||
| percentage2 = | | percentage2 = | ||
| swing2 = | | swing2 = | ||
| image3 = | | image3 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Lotus flower symbol.svg|bSize=120|cWidth=120|cHeight=120|oLeft=0|oTop=0}} | ||
| party3 = Bharatiya Janata Party | | party3 = Bharatiya Janata Party | ||
| seats3 = 2 | | seats3 = 2 | ||
| last_election3 = 1 | | last_election3 = 1 | ||
| seat_change3 = {{increase}}1 | | seat_change3 = {{increase}} 1 | ||
| popular_vote3 = | | popular_vote3 = | ||
| percentage3 = | | percentage3 = | ||
| swing3 = | | swing3 = | ||
| image4 = | | image4 = <div style="width:100px;"><span style="line-height:120px; vertical-align:center; text-align:center; color:{{party color|Garo National Council}}; font-size:47px;"> '''GNC'''</span></div> | ||
| party4 = Garo National Council | | party4 = Garo National Council | ||
| seats4 = 1 | | seats4 = 1 | ||
| last_election4 = 3 | | last_election4 = 3 | ||
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}}2 | | seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2 | ||
| popular_vote4 = | | popular_vote4 = | ||
| percentage4 = | | percentage4 = | ||
| swing4 = | | swing4 = | ||
| image5 = | | image5 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Indian Election Symbol Clock.png|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=10|oTop=0}} | ||
| party5 = Nationalist Congress Party | | party5 = Nationalist Congress Party | ||
| seats5 = 0 | | seats5 = 0 | ||
| last_election5 = 1 | | last_election5 = 1 | ||
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}}1 | | seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1 | ||
| popular_vote5 = | | popular_vote5 = | ||
| percentage5 = | | percentage5 = | ||
| swing5 = | | swing5 = | ||
| image6 = | | image6 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Indian Election Symbol Drums.png|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=0|oTop=3}} | ||
| party6 = United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) | | party6 = United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) | ||
| seats6 = 0 | | seats6 = 0 | ||
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Elections to the '''[[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council]] (GHADC)''' were held on 12 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Garo Hills Council polls deferred to April 12 in view of Assam assembly elections|url=https://www.insidene.com/garo-hills-council-polls-deferred-to-april-12-in-view-of-assam-assembly-elections/|website=www.insidene.com|access-date=2021 | Elections to the '''[[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council]] (GHADC)''' were held on 12 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Garo Hills Council polls deferred to April 12 in view of Assam assembly elections|url=https://www.insidene.com/garo-hills-council-polls-deferred-to-april-12-in-view-of-assam-assembly-elections/|website=www.insidene.com|access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/press_release/PR_76_21.pdf|title=PRESS RELEASE|date=9 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
There were | There were 743,000 eligible voters in the elections. The votes were counted on 15 April 2021. | ||
==Schedule== | ==Schedule== | ||
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! scope="col" | Day | ! scope="col" | Day | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
| Last date for filing nomination || 15 | | Last date for filing nomination || 15 March 2021 || Before 3:00 pm || Monday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Scrutiny of nomination || 15 | | Scrutiny of nomination || 15 March 2021 || After 3:00 pm || Monday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature || 19 | | Last date of withdrawal of candidature || 19 March 2021 || || Friday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Date of polling || 12 | | Date of polling || 12 April 2021 || || Monday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Date of counting || 15 | | Date of counting || 15 April 2021 || || Thursday | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Party | ==Party candidates== | ||
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
!colspan="2"|Constituency | !colspan="2"|Constituency | ||
!colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|National People's Party (India)}}|NPP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/24/npp-releases-first-list-of-16-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=NPP Releases first list of 16 Candidates for GHADC polls|website=theshillongtimes.com|date=2021 | !colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|National People's Party (India)}}|NPP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/24/npp-releases-first-list-of-16-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=NPP Releases first list of 16 Candidates for GHADC polls|website=theshillongtimes.com|date=24 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/meghalaya-news/npp-announces-final-list-of-candidates-for-garo-hills-polls-526696|title=NPP Announces Final List of Candidates for Garo Hills Polls|website=sentinelassam.com|date=2 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
!colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}|INC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/10/congress-approves-first-list-of-17-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=Congress approves first list of 17 candidates for GHADC polls|date=2021 | !colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}|INC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/10/congress-approves-first-list-of-17-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=Congress approves first list of 17 candidates for GHADC polls|date=10 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/states/meghalaya/meghalaya-congress-releases-second-list-of-candidates-for/cid2515878.htm |title=Meghalaya Congress releases second list of candidates for GHADC polls|date=17 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
!colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}|BJP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/porbotialora/status/1380081525148897281 |title=Twitter|access-date=2021 | !colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}|BJP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/porbotialora/status/1380081525148897281 |title=Twitter|access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
!colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)}}|UDP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meghalayatimes.in/udp-releases-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=UDP releases candidates for GHADC polls|date=2021 | !colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)}}|UDP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meghalayatimes.in/udp-releases-candidates-for-ghadc-polls/|title=UDP releases candidates for GHADC polls|date=15 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/03/06/udp-announces-second-list-of-contestants/|title=UDP announces second list of contestants|date=6 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://highlandpost.com/ghadc-polls-udp-announces-third-list-of-candidates/|title=GHADC polls: UDP announces third list of candidates|date=9 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
!colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Nationalist Congress Party}}|NCP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/18/ncp-approves-list-of-first-five-candidates/|title=NCP approves list of first five candidates|date=2021 | !colspan="1" style="background-color:{{party color|Nationalist Congress Party}}|NCP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/02/18/ncp-approves-list-of-first-five-candidates/|title=NCP approves list of first five candidates|date=18 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
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==Results== | ==Results== | ||
The counting was held on 15 April. No party could get a clear majority. The INC emerged single largest party by winning 12 seats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2021/04/15/live-ghadc-elections-results-follow-latest-results-here/|title=LIVE GHADC elections results: Follow latest results here|date=2021 | The counting was held on 15 April. No party could get a clear majority. The INC emerged single largest party by winning 12 seats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2021/04/15/live-ghadc-elections-results-follow-latest-results-here/|title=LIVE GHADC elections results: Follow latest results here|date=15 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hubnetwork.in/congress-wins-12-npp-11/|title=GHADC polls: Congress wins 12, NPP 11|date=15 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/ghadc-elections-results-live-neck-to-neck-contest-between-congress-and-npp-in-meghalaya.html|title=GHADC elections results LIVE: Neck-to-neck contest between Congress and NPP in Meghalaya|date=15 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/circulars/Notification_DCA_142.pdf|title=DECLARATION OF RESULTS|date=15 April 2021|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
===By Party=== | ===By Party=== | ||
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==Executive | ==Executive council formation== | ||
The new council was formed by the NPP, with the support of three independents,two BJP and the lone GNC councillor. Benedick R Marak took oath as the CEM, whereas Nikman Ch Marak became the Deputy CEM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2021/04/17/conrad-sangmas-npp-to-form-new-ghadc-executive-committee/|title=Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form new GHADC executive committee|date=2021 | The new council was formed by the NPP, with the support of three independents, two BJP and the lone GNC councillor. Benedick R Marak took oath as the CEM, whereas Nikman Ch Marak became the Deputy CEM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2021/04/17/conrad-sangmas-npp-to-form-new-ghadc-executive-committee/|title=Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form new GHADC executive committee|date=17 April 2021|access-date=18 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/npp-stakes-claim-to-form-new-ec-of-ghadc/east/news/2373632.html|title=NPP stakes claim to form next EC of GHADC|date=17 April 2021|access-date=18 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/04/22/npp-mdc-benedic-r-marak-wins-cem-position-in-ghadc/|title=NPP MDC Benedic R Marak wins CEM position in GHADC|website=theshillongtimes.com|date=22 April 2021|access-date=22 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2021 elections in India]] | [[Category:2021 elections in India]] | ||
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Elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) were held on 12 April 2021.[1][2]
There were 743,000 eligible voters in the elections. The votes were counted on 15 April 2021.
Schedule[edit | edit source]
| Election Event | Date | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last date for filing nomination | 15 March 2021 | Before 3:00 pm | Monday |
| Scrutiny of nomination | 15 March 2021 | After 3:00 pm | Monday |
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature | 19 March 2021 | Friday | |
| Date of polling | 12 April 2021 | Monday | |
| Date of counting | 15 April 2021 | Thursday |
Party candidates[edit | edit source]
| Constituency | NPP[3][4] | INC[5][6] | BJP[7] | UDP[8][9][10] | NCP[11] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siju | Albinush R Marak | Kenadik S Marak | Jon Gunchong D Shira | Salseng R Marak | |
| 2 | Wagesik | Bartholomeo D. Shira | Freedarson N Sangma | Diana N Marak | ||
| 3 | Silkigre | Sengbath R Marak | Willy D Shira | Wolden Sangma | Bishal Arengh | |
| 4 | Rongrikimgre | Wenison Ch Marak | Dipur Sangma | Heringstone Marak | Jadush M Sangma | Predith Ch Sangma |
| 5 | Gasuapara | Sengchim N Sangma | Olendro R Marak | Lahin Marak | Devier M Sangma | |
| 6 | Barengapara | Nasser R. Marak | Sarbha R Marak | Pramod Koch | Deepak Sangma | |
| 7 | Babelapara | Rakesh A. Sangma | James Sangma | Righteous N Sangma | Saleng A Sangma | |
| 8 | Amongpara | Panseng R. Marak | Nehru D Sangma | Dalseng Bira Ch Momin | ||
| 9 | Tura | Semford B Sangma | Kunal Ch Momin | Bernard Marak | ||
| 10 | Dengnakpara | Sanjip T Sangma | Sadhiya Rani M Sangma | Daniel M Sangma | Kredithson Ch Marak | |
| 11 | Boldamgre | Thebalsongh Arengh | Stevie M Marak | Huberth N Arengh | Hellwithson A Sangma | |
| 12 | Nogorpara | Linekar K Sangma | Kansan Sangma | Boston Marak | Mijon Marak | |
| 13 | Zikzak | Premananda Koch | Jagdish Ch Hazong | Bhupender Hazong | ||
| 14 | Betasing | Premish Sangma | Sanjay Koch | Babul Ch Hajong | ||
| 15 | Rochonpara | Dipul R. Marak | Malcolm M Sangma | Jeberth Sangma | ||
| 16 | Asanang | Anseng A. Sangma | Adamkid M Sangma | Ajit a Marak | ||
| 17 | Balachanda | Enamul Haque | Agassi R Marak | Cyril S Sangma | Cary Marak | |
| 18 | Batabari | Roynath D. Sangma | Ashahel D. Shira | Henston M Marak | ||
| 19 | Shyamnagar | Tarif Ibrahim Sarkar | Habibuz Zaman | Md. Fozibur Rahman | Jellin S. Sangma | |
| 20 | Raksamgre | Benedic R Marak | Joyson R. Marak | |||
| 21 | Naguapara | Dhormonath Ch Sangma | Mrinal R Marak | Ranjit Rabha | ||
| 22 | Jengjal | Grahambell A Sangma | Levastone T Sangma | |||
| 23 | Rongrong | Sukharam K Sangma | Rinaldo K Sangma | Mamik M Sangma | ||
| 24 | Bolsong | Crozier G. Momin | Manseng Momin | Domosh M Sangma | Rakman Ch Marak | Nexton Marak |
| 25 | Damas | Dolly K Sangma | Pardinand D Shira | Lakhita D Shira | Elbarth Marak | Zeercostar Momin |
| 26 | Kharkutta | Edbirth D. Shira | Cherak Watre Momin | Samarson M Marak | ||
| 27 | Samandagre | Brilliant R Sangma | Lahitson M Sangma | Lopsing Marak | ||
| 28 | Darugre | Henen R Sangma | Rapiush Ch Sangma | Arman Gare Momin | ||
| 29 | Williamnagar | Denang T Sangma | Alphonsush R Marak | Greatwill Sangma | Arun N Marak | |
| Total | 29 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 6 | |
Results[edit | edit source]
The counting was held on 15 April. No party could get a clear majority. The INC emerged single largest party by winning 12 seats.[12][13][14][15]
By Party[edit | edit source]
| Party | Popular vote | Seats | ||||
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| Vote | % | Contested | Won | +/- | ||
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 29 | 12 | 5
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| National People's Party (NPP) | 29 | 11 | 1
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| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 21 | 2 | 1
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| Garo National Council (GNC) | 5 | 1 |  2
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| United Democratic Party (UDP) | 17 | 0 | 
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| Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 6 | 0 | 1
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| Independent (IND) | 78 | 3 | 4
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| None of the above (NOTA) | N/A | |||||
| Total | 182 | 29 | N/A | |||
By Constituency[edit | edit source]
| No. | Constituency | Winner | Party | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siju | Albinus R Marak | NPP | ||
| 2 | Wagesik | Natual R Marak | IND | ||
| 3 | Silkigre | Sengbath R Marak | NPP | ||
| 4 | Rongrikimgre | Nikman Ch Marak | GNC | ||
| 5 | Gasuapara | Sengchim N Sangma | NPP | ||
| 6 | Barengapara | Pramod Koch | BJP | ||
| 7 | Babelapara | Rakesh A Sangma | NPP | ||
| 8 | Amongpara | Nehru D Sangma | INC | ||
| 9 | Tura | Bernard N Marak | BJP | ||
| 10 | Dengnakpara | Sadhia Rani | INC | ||
| 11 | Boldamgre | Stevie M Marak | INC | ||
| 12 | Nogorpara | Linekar K Sangma | NPP | ||
| 13 | Zikzak | Aktar Ali | IND | ||
| 14 | Betasing | Sanjay Koch | INC | ||
| 15 | Rochonpara | Arbin Marak | IND | ||
| 16 | Asanang | Anseng Sangma | NPP | ||
| 17 | Balachanda | Agassi R Marak | INC | ||
| 18 | Batabari | Ashahel D Shira | INC | ||
| 19 | Shyamnagar | Habibuz Zaman | INC | ||
| 20 | Raksamgre | Benedick R Marak | NPP | ||
| 21 | Naguapara | Dhormonath Ch Sangma | NPP | ||
| 22 | Jengjal | Grahambell A Sangma | NPP | ||
| 23 | Rongrong | Rinaldo K Sangma | INC | ||
| 24 | Bolsong | Crozier G. Momin | NPP | ||
| 25 | Damas | Ferdinand Shira | INC | ||
| 26 | Kharkutta | Cherak W Momin | INC | ||
| 27 | Samandagre | Lahitson M Sangma | INC | ||
| 28 | Darugre | Henen R Sangma | NPP | ||
| 29 | Williamnagar | Alphonsush R Marak | INC | ||
Executive council formation[edit | edit source]
The new council was formed by the NPP, with the support of three independents, two BJP and the lone GNC councillor. Benedick R Marak took oath as the CEM, whereas Nikman Ch Marak became the Deputy CEM.[16][17][18]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Garo Hills Council polls deferred to April 12 in view of Assam assembly elections". www.insidene.com. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "PRESS RELEASE" (PDF). 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "NPP Releases first list of 16 Candidates for GHADC polls". theshillongtimes.com. 24 February 2021.
- ↑ "NPP Announces Final List of Candidates for Garo Hills Polls". sentinelassam.com. 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Congress approves first list of 17 candidates for GHADC polls". 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Meghalaya Congress releases second list of candidates for GHADC polls". 17 February 2021.
- ↑ "Twitter". Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "UDP releases candidates for GHADC polls". 15 February 2021.
- ↑ "UDP announces second list of contestants". 6 March 2021.
- ↑ "GHADC polls: UDP announces third list of candidates". 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "NCP approves list of first five candidates". 18 February 2021.
- ↑ "LIVE GHADC elections results: Follow latest results here". 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "GHADC polls: Congress wins 12, NPP 11". 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "GHADC elections results LIVE: Neck-to-neck contest between Congress and NPP in Meghalaya". 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "DECLARATION OF RESULTS" (PDF). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ↑ "Conrad Sangma's NPP to form new GHADC executive committee". 17 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ↑ "NPP stakes claim to form next EC of GHADC". 17 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ↑ "NPP MDC Benedic R Marak wins CEM position in GHADC". theshillongtimes.com. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.