1983 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

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1983 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election
← 1978 17 February 1983 1988 →
All 60 seats in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout72.58%
  First party Second party
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Party INC All Party Hill Leaders Conference
Seats before 20 16
Seats won 25 15
Seat change 5 Increase 1 Decrease
Popular vote 130,956 118,593
Percentage 27.68 24.92
Swing 1.64 Decrease 0.15 Increase
Chief Minister before election

Williamson A. Sangma
INC

Elected Chief Minister

B. B. Lyngdoh
All Party Hill Leaders Conference

The 1983 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election was held on 17 February 1983.[1] No party secured a majority of seats and no women were elected.[2] A coalition named the Meghalaya United Parliamentary Party was formed by the All Party Hill Leaders Conference (AHL), the Hill State People's Democratic Party, the Public Demands Implementation Convention (PDIC) and two independent members. On 2 March 1983 the coalition presented B. B. Lyngdoh from AHL as Chief Minister. However, the coalition only lasted 29 days and on 2 April a new coalition, the Meghalaya Democratic Forum, was formed with the Indian National Congress (INC) in the lead. W. A. Sangma of the INC was appointed Chief Minister.[1]

Results[edit | edit source]

← Summary of the 17 February 1983 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election results →
Parties and coalitions Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Won +/−
Indian National Congress (INC) 130,956 27.68 1.64 Decrease 25 5 Increase
All Party Hill Leaders Conference (AHL) 118,593 24.92 0.15 Increase 15 1 Decrease
Hill State People's Democratic Party (HDP) 91,386 19.32 0.08 Increase 15 1 Increase
Public Demands Implementation Convention (PDIC) 23,253 4.92 2 Steady [a]
Communist Party of India 2,442 0.52 0.1 Decrease 0 Steady
Independents (IND) 106,378 22.49 2.33 Decrease 3 5 Decrease[b]
Total 473,050 100.00 60 ±0
Source: Election Commission of India[2]

a In the 1978 election, two candidates from the PDIC were elected, but the party had not obtained registration in time for the election; at that time, the party's representatives were recorded as independents in the official results.[3]

b Does not include the two PDIC candidates elected as independents in 1978.

Elected members[edit | edit source]

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[4]
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Malki-Nongthymmai 65.59% Bindo Lanong All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,313 46.49% Upstar Kharbuli INC 2,298 2.46% 1,015
2 War-Jaintia 73.59% H. Enowell Pohshna Independent 3,399 34.14% Johndeng Pohrmen INC 3,240 32.54% 159
3 Rymbai 76.45% Nihon Ksih All Party Hill Leaders Conference 4,157 37.% Obil Kyndait INC 3,548 31.58% 609
4 Sutnga-Shangpung 73.8% Barrister Pakem Hill State People's Democratic Party 3,695 40.78% Onward Leyswell Nongtdu INC 2,982 32.91% 713
5 Raliang 78.93% Humphrey Hadem Hill State People's Democratic Party 5,317 40.32% Hamdon Lamare All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,946 29.92% 1,371
6 Nartiang 76.82% Edwingson Bareh Independent 3,244 30.63% H. Britainwar Dan All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,798 26.42% 446
7 Nongbah-Wahiajer 78.06% Indro Pariat Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,160 24.41% Katsingh Thubru All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,129 24.06% 31
8 Jowai 80.39% Dr. Roytre Christopher Laloo INC 2,291 26.73% Tylli Kundiah All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,751 20.43% 540
9 Mawhati 71.68% S. R. Moksha Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,216 59.03% Martin N. Majaw Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,520 35.28% 1,696
10 Umroi 72.87% E. K. Mawlong Hill State People's Democratic Party 3,645 46.07% Ialamdhrang Masharing INC 2,284 28.87% 1,361
11 Nongpoh 72.3% Dr. D. D. Lapang INC 3,017 39.62% Chosterfield Khongwir Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,416 31.73% 601
12 Jirang 59.28% Gerson Lyngdoh Hill State People's Democratic Party 1,789 29.28% J. Dringwell Rymbai INC 1,457 23.85% 332
13 Mairang 76.82% Kitdor Syiem All Party Hill Leaders Conference 4,068 44.72% Fuller Lyngdoh Mawnai Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,179 23.95% 1,889
14 Nongspung 77.21% Winstone Syiemiong Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,825 56.16% Hershon Marbaniang Independent 1,623 18.89% 3,202
15 Sohiong 68.14% Nit Shabong INC 3,562 42.38% Medras Mylliem Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,570 30.58% 992
16 Mylliem 78.52% Oris Lyngdoh All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,943 33.78% Dentist Mohan Roy Kharkongor Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,608 29.94% 335
17 Laitumkhrah 67.15% Justin Khonglah All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,968 42.66% Peter G. Marbaniang Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,399 34.48% 569
18 Pynthorumkhrah 68.34% B. K. Roy INC 2,993 37.11% James Marvin Pariat Independent 1,968 24.4% 1,025
19 Jaiaw 70.79% P. Ripple Kyndiah All Party Hill Leaders Conference 4,102 44.92% Sain Manick Jyrwa Hill State People's Democratic Party 3,138 34.36% 964
20 Mawkhar 66.12% Korbar Singh All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,772 32.45% W. Humphrey Dolly Syngkon INC 1,496 27.4% 276
21 Mawprem 69.04% Dhrubanath Joshi INC 3,375 53.33% Hereford S. Sawian Independent 2,262 35.74% 1,113
22 Laban 69.96% Bhaskar Choudhury INC 2,588 39.9% Garland Nonglait All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,668 25.72% 920
23 Mawlai 76.3% Stanlington David Khongwir Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,274 50.93% Anthony Jala All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,669 43.72% 605
24 Sohryngkham 76.08% Grosswell Mylliemngap All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,942 38.92% Dringson E. Shallam Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,099 27.76% 843
25 Dienglieng 76.77% Medistar Warbah Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,853 37.16% Martle N Mukhim All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,772 36.11% 81
26 Nongkrem 80.65% Dominic Roblin Nongkynrih Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,899 32.35% Hispreachering Son Shylla Independent 2,375 26.5% 524
27 Langkyrdem 70.1% Brington Buhai Lyngdoh All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,071 37.08% Denis Rynjah Public Demands Implementation Convention 2,524 30.47% 547
28 Nongshken 76.87% Ganold Stone Massar Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,925 38.08% Maham Singh INC 2,279 29.67% 646
29 Sohra 72.74% Dr. Flinder Anderson Khonglam Hill State People's Democratic Party 3,108 39.89% S. Phaindrojen Swer All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,908 37.33% 200
30 Shella 68.7% S. Galmendar Singh Lyngdoh All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,186 32.96% R. Wester Tiewsoh Public Demands Implementation Convention 1,865 28.12% 321
31 Mawsynram 73.69% Mestonnath Kharshandy INC 2,397 31.85% D. Plaslanding Iangjuh Hill State People's Democratic Party 1,986 26.39% 411
32 Mawkyrwat 75.48% Rowell Lyngdoh Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,476 29.12% E. Garland Royal Syiem INC 2,386 28.06% 90
33 Pariong 62.5% Tubarlin Lyngdoh Hill State People's Democratic Party 3,927 57.8% B. Phrinlington Marngar All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,017 29.69% 1,910
34 Nongstoin 59.75% Hopingstone Lyngdoh Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,218 39.16% K. Mawlot Independent 2,262 21.% 1,956
35 Langrin 75.74% Bakstarwell Wanniang Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,364 53.7% Hetlin Shira All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,399 29.52% 1,965
36 Mawthengkut 70.44% H. Ledishon Nongsiang Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,726 30.98% Eblin J. Sangma INC 2,477 28.15% 249
37 Baghmara 69.63% Williamson A. Sangma INC 4,970 74.91% Emerson Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,186 17.87% 3,784
38 Rongrenggiri 61.69% Albinstone M. Sangma INC 3,142 42.18% Willipson Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,009 26.97% 1,133
39 Rongjeng 66.75% Nihimson R. Sangma INC 1,716 30.47% Pleander G. Momin Independent 1,361 24.17% 355
40 Kharkutta 60.73% Pretting Tone Sangma INC 2,947 45.51% Kurendra D. Shira Independent 1,694 26.16% 1,253
41 Mendipathar 78.91% Beninstand G. Momin All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,330 39.42% Frankenstein W. Momin INC 2,477 29.32% 853
42 Resubelpara 74.82% Salseng C. Marak INC 4,252 61.41% Nablune G. Momin Independent 2,672 38.59% 1,580
43 Songsak 58.45% Elwin Sangma INC 2,190 41.51% Rockefeller G. Momin Hill State People's Democratic Party 1,370 25.97% 820
44 Bajengdoba 66.05% Chamberline Marak INC 4,059 63.82% Grohonsing Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,144 33.71% 1,915
45 Tikrikilla 80.14% Monindra Rava INC 3,314 45.63% Bipin Daring Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,005 27.61% 1,309
46 Dadenggre 65.54% Norwin Sangma INC 3,432 43.81% Denison M. Sangma Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,313 29.53% 1,119
47 Rongchugiri 63.59% William Cecil Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,573 51.13% M. Reidson Momin INC 1,768 35.14% 805
48 Phulbari 87.29% Parimal Rava All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,740 26.9% Sofier Rahman Hazarika Independent 2,398 23.54% 342
49 Rajabala 86.54% Khorsedur Rahman Khan INC 3,129 30.37% Mozibur Rahman Independent 2,568 24.93% 561
50 Selsella 77.17% Atul C. Marak INC 2,389 42.9% Predingson Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,362 24.46% 1,027
51 Rongram 75.29% Crunden S. Sangma All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,659 46.29% Godwin D. Shira INC 2,918 36.92% 741
52 Tura 68.82% Sanford K. Marak INC 3,754 37.48% Wilnam A. Sangma All Party Hill Leaders Conference 3,407 34.02% 347
53 Chokpot 71.22% Clifford Marak Independent 1,690 27.29% Masonsing Sangma INC 1,517 24.5% 173
54 Kherapara 68.28% Roster M. Sangma INC 1,891 16.04% Oliver G. Momin Independent 1,077 10.27% 814
55 Dalu 76.76% Kamal R. Bhowmik INC 1,861 29.94% Mukul Das Independent 1,209 19.45% 652
56 Rangsakona 74.93% Pipinson Momin INC 2,645 36.84% Jenden Ch. Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,481 34.55% 164
57 Ampatigiri 78.29% Bhadreswar Koch INC 3,053 33.16% Monendro Agitok Hill State People's Democratic Party 2,870 31.17% 183
58 Salmanpara 72.99% Meckenson Sangma All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,289 30.88% Nimarson Momin INC 2,035 27.46% 254
59 Mahendraganj 84.89% Lokhindor Hajong INC 3,269 40.35% Shamsul Haque Independent 2,581 31.86% 688
60 Dalamgiri 80.46% Ira Marak INC 4,089 42.16% Armison Marak All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2,980 57.84% 1,109

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Warjri, Antarwell (March 2017). "Role of Regional Political Parties and Formation of the Coalition Governments in Meghalaya" (PDF). International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies. 3 (5): 206–218. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meghalaya 1983". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Gupta, Susmita Sen (2005). Regionalism in Meghalaya. South Asian Publishers. p. 118. ISBN 978-81-7003-288-5.
  4. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1983 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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