2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

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2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election
← 2018 27 February 2023 (59 seats)
TBD (1 remaining seats)		 2028 →
All 60 seats in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party Third party
  File:Mukul Sangma Official 2022.jpg
Leader Conrad Sangma Metbah Lyngdoh Mukul Sangma
Party NPP UDP AITC
Leader's seat South Tura Mairang Songsak (won),
Tikrikilla (lost)
Last election 20.60%, 19 seats 11.61%, 6 seats 0.35%, 0 seats
Seats won 26 11 5
Seat change Increase 07 Increase 05 Increase 05
Percentage 31.42% 13.56% 13.79%
  Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party
  Vincent Pala addressing the “Consultation Meeting with Non Government Organizations (NGOs) on National Water Policy”, organized by Ministry of Water Resources, in New Delhi on January 11, 2011 (1).jpg Winnower Symbol.png Lotos flower symbol.svg
Leader Vincent Pala Ricky A J Syngkon Ernest Mawrie
Party INC Voice of the People Party (Meghalaya) BJP
Leader's seat Sutnga Saipung (lost) Umsning (lost) [1] West Shillong (lost)
Last election 28.50%, 21 seats Did not contest 9.6%, 2 seats
Seats won 5 4 2
Seat change Decrease 16 Increase 04 Steady
Percentage 13.17% 7.49% 9.30%
2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Election Results.png
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly 2023.svg
Structure of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election

Conrad Sangma
NPP

Elected Chief Minister

Conrad Sangma
NPP

Legislative Assembly elections were scheduled to be held in Meghalaya on 27 February 2023 to elect all 60 members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the results were declared on 2 March 2023.

Background[edit]

The tenure of 10th Meghalaya Assembly is scheduled to end on 15 March 2023.[2] The previous assembly elections were held in February 2018. After the election, a coalition led by the National People's Party formed the state government, with Conrad Sangma becoming Chief Minister.[3]

Schedule[edit]

A line of about 15 women leads out from the entrance to a building with a sheet metal roof and information posters covering the walls. A shorter line of men leads out from another door, while other people wait around the sides.
Citizens queueing to vote in Shillong on 27 February

The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 18 January 2023.[4]

Poll event Schedule
Notification Date 31 January 2023
Last Date for filing nomination 7 February 2023
Scrutiny of nomination 8 February 2023
Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination 10 February 2023
Date of Poll 27 February 2023
Date of Counting of Votes 2 March 2023

Parties and alliances[edit]

  National People's Party [edit]

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. National People's Party NPP Flag.jpg Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Conrad Sangma Conrad Sangma 57[5][6]

  Indian National Congress[edit]

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. Indian National Congress Indian National Congress Flag.svg Hand INC.svg Vincent Pala Vincent Pala 60[5][6]

  All India Trinamool Congress[edit]

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. All India Trinamool Congress All India Trinamool Congress flag (2).svg All India Trinamool Congress symbol.svg Mukul Sangma File:Mukul Sangma Official 2022.jpg 56[5][6]

  Bharatiya Janata Party[edit]

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
1. Bharatiya Janata Party BJP flag.svg Lotos flower symbol.svg Ernest Mawrie[7] 60[5][6]

Others[edit]

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
1. United Democratic Party Indian Election Symbol Drums.png Metbah Lyngdoh 46[5][6]
2. Voice of the People Party Ardent Basaiawmoit[8] 18[5][6]
3. People's Democratic Front PDF party flag.jpg Candle - Election Symbol.png Gavin Miguel Mylliem[9] 9[5][6]
4. Hill State People's Democratic Party Indian Election Symbol Lion.svg KP Pangniang[10] 11[5][6]
5. Garo National Council Nikman Ch Marak[11] 2[5]

Candidates[edit]

District[12] Constituency NPP INC AITC UDP BJP
# Name Party Candidate[13][14][15] Party Candidate[13][16][17] Party Candidate[18][19][13] Party Candidate[13] Party Candidate[13][20]
West Jaintia Hills 1 Nartiang (ST) NPP Sniawbhalang Dhar INC Emlang Laloo United Democratic Party Dawan Lyngdoh BJP Rimiki Sari
2 Jowai (ST) NPP Wailadmi Shylla INC Daniel Den AITC A. Andrew Shullai United Democratic Party Moonlight Pariat BJP Allan Keith Suchiang
3 Raliang (ST) NPP Comingone Ymbon INC Richard Singh lyngdoh AITC Robinus Syngkon United Democratic Party J Treilang Suchiang BJP Lakhon Biam
4 Mowkaiaw (ST) NPP Habahun Dhar INC Nehemiah Tyngkan AITC Lasting Suchiang United Democratic Party Nujorki Sungoh BJP Currentis Rabon
East Jaintia Hills 5 Sutnga Saipung (ST) NPP Santa Mary Shylla INC Vincent Pala United Democratic Party Shitlang Pale BJP Krison Langstang
6 Khliehriat (ST) NPP Nehlang Lyngdoh INC smt. Jhanika siangshai AITC Sunida Bareh United Democratic Party Kyrmen Shylla BJP Bhayes Chyrmang
West Jaintia Hills 7 Amlarem (ST) NPP Stephanson Mukhim INC Arbiangkam khar sohmat AITC Alban K Gashnga United Democratic Party Lahkmen Rymbui BJP Firstborn Manner
Ri Bhoi 8 Mawhati (ST) NPP Shemphang Lyngdoh INC Charles Marngar AITC Saralin Dorphang United Democratic Party Baiahunlang Makdoh BJP Dr. Evarist Myrsing
9 Nongpoh (ST) NPP Magdalyne Mawlong INC Rona Khymdeit AITC Hensing Bey United Democratic Party Mayralborn Syiem BJP Marian Maring
10 Jirang (ST) NPP Sosthenes Sohtun INC Adrian Lambert AITC Sunmoon D Marak United Democratic Party Badhok Nongmalieh BJP Riya Sangma
11 Umsning (ST) NPP Jason L Mawlong INC Dr Celestine Lyndoh AITC Gilbert Nongrum United Democratic Party Sunshine Makri BJP Duruth Majaw
12 Umroi (ST) NPP Damanbait Lamare INC Stanliwis Rymbai AITC George B Lyngdoh BJP Shanbor Ramde
East Khasi Hills 13 Mawrengkneng (ST) NPP Pyniaid Sing Syiem INC Erson Marwein AITC Banshanlang Lawai United Democratic Party Osaphi Smithson Jyrwa BJP Highlander Kharmalki
14 Pynthorumkhrah NPP Rocky Hek INC PN Syiem AITC Raymond Basaiawmoit BJP Alexander Laloo Hek
15 Mawlai (ST) NPP Teibor Pathaw INC Marbud Dkhar AITC Stepbourne Kupar Ryndem United Democratic Party Process Sawkmie BJP Wandonbok Jyrwa
16 East Shillong (ST) NPP Ampareen Lyngdoh INC Manuel Badwar AITC Ajoy Nongrum BJP Wankitbok Poshna
17 North Shillong (ST) NPP Ransom Sutnga INC JA Lyngdoh AITC Elgiva Gwyneth Rynjah United Democratic Party Aman Warr BJP Mariahom Kharkrang
18 West Shillong NPP Mohendro Rapsang INC Smt. Bethleen Dhkhar AITC Iwan Maria United Democratic Party Paul Lyngdoh BJP Ernest Mawrie
19 South Shillong INC Venetia Pearl Mawlong AITC Ian A Lyngdoh Nongkynrih BJP Sanbor Shullai
20 Mylliem (ST) NPP Hamletson Dohling INC RV Lyngdoh AITC Gilbert Guidingstar Laloo United Democratic Party Mitchel Wankhar BJP Samuel Hashah
21 Nongthymmai (ST) NPP Jasmine Lyngdoh INC Banidashisha Kharkongor AITC Charles Pyngrope United Democratic Party Jemino Mawthoh BJP David Kharsati
22 Nongkrem (ST) NPP Dasakhiat Lamare INC Sardonik Nongkhlaw AITC Joannes Lamphrang Lamare United Democratic Party Lambor Malngiang BJP David T. Kharkongor
23 Sohiong (ST) Election postponed[21]
24 Mawphlang (ST) NPP Kennedy Cornelius Khyriem INC Dannyson Kurbah AITC Mawkordor Rynjah United Democratic Party Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah BJP Wossaroi Rani
25 Mawsynram (ST) NPP Alvin Khyriem Sawkmie INC Gopal Stone Hynniewta AITC Vincent T Sangma United Democratic Party Olan Singh Suin BJP Himalaya Muktan Shangpliang
26 Shella (ST) NPP Grace Kharpuri INC Wellborn Bynnud AITC Playness Khiewtam United Democratic Party Balajied Kupar Synrem BJP Arena Hynnlewta
27 Pynursla (ST) NPP Prestone Tynsong INC Nehru Suting AITC Edmund Khongngai United Democratic Party Anthony Khongwang BJP Rowelly Khongsni
28 Sohra (ST) NPP Alan West Kharkongor INC Lakumtiew Sohkhlet AITC Harold Firming Khongsit United Democratic Party Titosstarwell Chyne BJP Micheal Ronnie Kshiar
29 Mawkynrew (ST) NPP Kansing Lyngshiang INC Pynhunlung Nongrum AITC Dondor Marbaniang United Democratic Party Remington Pyngrope BJP Counsellor Mukhim
Eastern West Khasi Hills 30 Mairang (ST) INC Bat Skhem Ryntathaiang United Democratic Party Metbah Lyngdoh BJP Mark Rinaldy Sawkmie
31 Mawthadraishan (ST) NPP Biolinda L Nonglait INC Fourteen Lyngkhoi United Democratic Party Brolding Nongsiej BJP Darikmen L. Marshillong
West Khasi Hills 32 Nongstoin (ST) NPP Macmillian Byrsat INC Gabriel Wahlang AITC Macmillan Kharbani United Democratic Party Polestar Nongsiej BJP Diosstarness Jyndiang
33 Rambrai-Jyrngam (ST) NPP Kimfa S Marbaniang INC Goldenstar Nonglong AITC Fernandez S Dkhar BJP Spasterlin Nongrem
34 Mawshynrut (ST) NPP Gigur Myrthong INC A.Charles Care AITC Justine G Momin BJP Bijoy Kynter
South West Khasi Hills 35 Ranikor (ST) INC Victorealness Syiemlieh AITC Tengsim G Momin United Democratic Party Pius Marwein BJP Martin Danggo[22]
36 Mawkyrwat (ST) NPP H. Stalyne Diengdoh INC Carnes Sohshang AITC Sounder S Cajee United Democratic Party Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar BJP Bity Jyrwa
North Garo Hills 37 Kharkutta (ST) NPP Rupert M. Momin INC Chireng Peter R. Mark AITC Cherak Watre Momin United Democratic Party Luderberth Ch Momin BJP Elstone D. Marak
38 Mendipathar (ST) NPP Marthon J. Sangma INC Timjim K Momin AITC Pardinand D Shira United Democratic Party Subroto G Marak BJP Sengnab Ch. Momin
39 Resubelpara (ST) NPP Timothy D. Shira INC Dr.Tweel K. Marak AITC Rinaldo K Sangma United Democratic Party Taposh D Marak BJP Sukharan K. Sangma
40 Bajengdoba (ST) NPP Pongseng R. Marak INC Brifady Napak Marak AITC Tengrak R Marak United Democratic Party Rakman Ch Marak BJP Herrendro A. Sangma
East Garo Hills 41 Songsak (ST) NPP Nihim D. Shira INC Champion R Sangma AITC Mukul Sangma BJP Thomas N. Marak
42 Rongjeng (ST) NPP Jim M. Sangma INC Jeebing G. Momin AITC Sengnam R Marak United Democratic Party Andreash G Momin BJP Rapiush Ch. Sangma
43 Williamnagar (ST) NPP Marcuise N. Marak INC Deborah C Marak AITC Alphonsush R Marak BJP Raknang Ch. Momin
West Garo Hills 44 Raksamgre (ST) NPP Limison D. Sangma INC Frederick Sangma AITC Prabir D Sangma United Democratic Party Sushil Gayary BJP Benedic R. Marak
45 Tikrikilla (ST) NPP Jimmy Sangma INC Dr. Kapin Ch Boro AITC Mukul Sangma United Democratic Party Julius T. Sangma BJP Rahinath Barchung
46 Phulbari NPP Abu Taher Mondal INC Sailendra R. Sangma AITC S. G. Esmatur Mominin United Democratic Party Zinbaward N. Sangma BJP Edmond K. Sangma
47 Rajabala NPP Abdus Saleh INC Carla R. Sangma AITC Mizanur Rahman Kazi United Democratic Party Ashahel D Shira BJP Bakul Ch. Hajong
48 Selsella (ST) NPP Arbinstone Marak INC Reynold M sangma AITC Agassi R Marak United Democratic Party Subhankar Koch BJP Ferlin C.A. Sangma
49 Dadenggre (ST) NPP James Sangma INC Augustine D Marak AITC Rupa M Marak BJP Braining R. Marak
50 North Tura (ST) NPP Thomas A. Sangma INC Billykid A Sangma AITC Rupert M Sangma United Democratic Party Pilne A Sangma BJP Adamkid M. Sangma
51 South Tura (ST) NPP Conrad Sangma INC Brenield ch. marak AITC Richard Mrong Marak United Democratic Party John Leslee Sangma BJP Bernard N. Marak
52 Rangsakona (ST) NPP Subir Marak INC Edmund S Sangma AITC Zenith Sangma United Democratic Party Bipul Sangma BJP Dipul R. Marak
South West Garo Hills 53 Ampati (ST) NPP Stevie M Marak INC Uttora G Sangma AITC Miani D Shira BJP Premananda Koch
54 Mahendraganj (ST) NPP Sanjay A. Sangma INC Sayeedullah Nongrum AITC Dikkanchi Dalbot Shira BJP Tingku N. Marak
55 Salmanpara (ST) NPP Ian Botham K Sangma INC Sinbath Ch. Marak AITC Winnerson D Sangma United Democratic Party Ronald Rikman Sangma BJP Boston Marak
West Garo Hills 56 Gambegre (ST) NPP Rakesh A. Sangma INC Saleng A. Sangma AITC Sadhiarani M Sangma BJP Daniel M. Sangma
57 Dalu (ST) NPP Brening Sangma INC Roger Benny A Sangma AITC Sengkal A Sangma United Democratic Party Kennethson R Sangma BJP Akki A. Sangma
South Garo Hills 58 Rongara Siju (ST) NPP Rakkam A. Sangma INC Rophul S Marak AITC Rajesh M Marak United Democratic Party Teseng Sangma BJP Calis G. Momin
59 Chokpot (ST) NPP Sengchim N. Sangma INC Karak R Sangma AITC Lazarus M Sangma BJP Novembirth Ch. Marak
60 Baghmara (ST) NPP Satto R. Marak INC Alphonse Ch sangma AITC Saljangringrang R Marak BJP Samuel M. Sangma

Issues[edit]

Separate state demands[edit]

Meghalaya state regional parties such as GNC and HSPDP demanded separate state for Garo Hills and Khasi-Jaintia Hills respectively.[23]

Campaigns[edit]

National People's Party[edit]

The National People's Party launched its campaign on 23 January 2023 in Adokgre, North Garo Hills district. Meghalaya chief minister & NPP national president Conrad Sangma termed the TMC an outsider party in Meghalaya and said that TMC leaders were ready to leave their party after the election.[24]

Manifesto[25]

  • Creation of 5 lakh jobs over the next five years.
  • Special focus on entrepreneurship, tourism, agro-processing and knowledge/digital sectors in both the urban and rural areas of the state.
  • Skilling of youths through the creation of multi-sectoral skill parks, exposure trips and livelihood sectors.
  • Creation of 1,000 Chief Minister's Facilitation Centers to deliver government services to every village.
  • Affordable Drug Centers have been planned to provide affordable medicines to the people.

All India Trinamool Congress[edit]

The All India Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee launched the party's campaign on 18 January 2023 in Mendipathar of North Garo Hills district. Banerjee slammed the MDA government, dubbing it a proxy government from Delhi and also Guwahati, in a veiled reference to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She also praised the Trinamool government in Bengal.[26][27]

Manifesto[28]

  • TMC manifesto promises 3 lakh jobs in 5 years, with a monthly allowance of Rs. 1000 for unemployed youth aged 21-40 under MYE scheme.
  • Rs. 10,000 annual financial assistance to farmers (under Farmer Assistance for Rural Meghalaya)
  • The manifesto promises job cards and a monthly transfer of Rs 1000 to female tourism workers and households through the MFI WE scheme.
  • The TMC manifesto promises e-ration cards, financial assistance to farmers, social security, maternal and child care centers, medical facilities, piped drinking water, road upgrades and better healthcare services.
  • Focussing on the health sector, the manifesto promised Maternal and Child Care centres in every block to provide efficient parental and post-natal services. The manifesto has also promised the recruitment of specialist doctors, the establishment of new Medical Colleges, and ensuring quality tertiary healthcare facilities.
  • On the civic amenties front, the TMC has promised facilitation of Piped drinking water connections to all households. All the 6,459 villages of the state will be connected with black topped motorable roads and the manifesto has promised the upgradation of major arterial roads.

Indian National Congress[edit]

Manifesto[29]

  • Monthly assistance of Rs 3000 to single below poverty line (BPL) mothers.
  • A job for every household.
  • Drug and corruption-free state along with a transparency law. Opening of 50 new de-addiction centres statewide.
  • Uninterrupted power supply.
  • Uploading of all government files related to development and infrastructure for public scrutiny.

Incidents[edit]

On 25 January 2023, Congress Member of District Council (MDC) from Mawkyrkat, Carness Sohsang claimed that the TMC offered him and 5 other Congress MDCs crores of rupees to leave Congress and join TMC. He also alleged that the NPP-UDP coalition had attempted to poach Congress MDCs previously as well.[30]

Surveys & Polls[edit]

Election Commission of India has banned exit polls for the period between 7am on 16 February to 7pm on 27 February, 2023.[31][32]

Polling agency
NPP AITC BJP INC UDP Others
Zee News-Matrize 21-26 8-13 6-11 3-6 5-6 5-8
India Today-Axis My India 18-24 5-9 4-8 6-12 8-12 4-8
Times Now-ETG 18-26 8-14 3-6 2-5 8-14 4-9
India News-Jan Ki Baat 11-16 9-14 3-7 6-11 10-14 5-12
Poll of Polls (Average)[33] 20 11 6 6 10 7
Actual Result 26 5 2 5 11 10

Results[edit]

Results by parties[edit]

Results[citation needed]
Party Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Contested Won +/−
National People's Party 584,337 31.49 Increase11.43 57 26 Increase6
United Democratic Party 300,747 16.21 Increase4.61 46 11 Increase5
All India Trinamool Congress 255,742 13.78 Increase13.38 56 5 Increase5
Indian National Congress 243,839 13.14 Decrease15.36 60 5 Decrease16
Voice of the People Party 100,263 7.49 Template:New 18 4 Increase4
Bharatiya Janata Party 173,042 9.33 Decrease 0.27 60 2 Steady
Hill State People's Democratic Party 65,989 3.56 Decrease 1.74 11 2 Steady
People's Democratic Front 34,974 1.88 Decrease 6.32 9 2 Decrease2
Garo National Council 9290 0.53 Decrease 0.9 2 0 Decrease 0.9
Independents TBD TBD TBD 2 Decrease1
Others TBD TBD TBD 0 Decrease 1
NOTA 14,842 0.8 TBD
Total 100%
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Votes cast/ turnout
Abstentions
Registered voters

Results by division[edit]

Division Seats NPP UDP AITC INC VPP BJP Others
Tura 24 18 0 4 1 0 0 1
Shillong 35 8 11 1 4 4 2 6*
Total 60 26 11 5 5 4 2 7
  • * Election was not held in one seat

Results by district[edit]

Division District Seats NPP UDP AITC INC VPP BJP Others
Tura North Garo Hills 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Garo Hills 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
South Garo Hills 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1
West Garo Hills 11 8 0 2 1 0 0 0
South West Garo Hills 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
Shillong West Jaintia Hills 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
East Jaintia Hills 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
East Khasi Hills 17 2 4 1 1 4 2 3*
West Khasi Hills 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
South West Khasi Hills 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern West Khasi Hills 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Ri Bhoi 5 2 1 0 2 0 0 0
Total 60 26 11 5 5 4 2 7
  • *Election was not held in one seat

Results by constituency[edit]

District Constituency Winner Runner Up Margin
No. Name Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
West Jaintia Hills 1 Nartiang (ST) Sniawbhalang Dhar NPP 16969 41.56 Emang Laloo INC 14846 36.36 2,123
2 Jowai (ST) Wailadmiki Shylla NPP 14079 38.35 Awhai Andrew Shullai AITC 11412 31.08 2,667
3 Raliang (ST) Comingone Ymbon NPP 13626 38.43 Lakhon Biam BJP 8289 23.37 5,337
4 Mowkaiaw (ST) Nujorki Sungoh United Democratic Party 14508 39.48 Habahun Dkhar NPP 10607 28.86 3,901
East Jaintia Hills 5 Sutnga Saipung (ST) Santa Mary Shylla NPP 16974 39.10 Vincent Pala INC 14866 34.89 2,108
6 Khliehriat (ST) Kyrmen Shylla United Democratic Party 23514 54.95 Nehlang Lyngdoh NPP 17908 41.85 5,606
West Jaintia Hills 7 Amlarem (ST) Lahkmen Rymbui United Democratic Party 17803 49.15 Stephanson Mukhim NPP 17746 48.99 57
Ri Bhoi 8 Mawhati (ST) Charles Marngar INC 13273 37.38 Shemphang Lyngdoh NPP 8029 22.61 5,244
9 Nongpoh (ST) Mayralborn Syiem United Democratic Party 14940 45.44 Rona Khymdeit INC 8254 25.11 6,137
10 Jirang (ST) Sosthenes Sothum NPP 12690 36.41 Adrian Lambert Mylleim INC 11067 31.76 1,623
11 Umsning (ST) Celestine Lyngdoh INC 9907 29.31 Sunshine Makri United Democratic Party 8743 25.86 1,164
12 Umroi (ST) Damanbait Lamare NPP 14213 49.80 George B. Lyngdoh AITC 12527 43.89 1,686
East Khasi Hills 13 Mawrengkneng (ST) Heavingston Kharpan Voice of the People Party 11424 33.09 Osaphi Smithson Jyrwa United Democratic Party 10182 29.49 1,242
14 Pynthorumkhrah Alexander Laloo Hek BJP 9321 35.70 Pynshngain Syiem INC 6783 25.98 2,538
15 Mawlai (ST) Brightstarwell Marbaniang Voice of the People Party 24262 59.54 Teiborlang Pathaw NPP 8614 21.14 15,648
16 East Shillong (ST) Ampareen Lyngdoh NPP 6637 38.96 Manuel Badwar INC 4926 28.92 1,711
17 North Shillong (ST) Adelbert Nongrum Voice of the People Party 5583 29.45 Mariahom Kharkrang BJP 4550 24.00 1,033
18 West Shillong Paul Lyngdoh United Democratic Party 7917 42.14 Mohendro Rapsang NPP 4432 23.59 3,485
19 South Shillong Sanbor Shullai BJP 14213 65.74 Danny Langstheih Voice of the People Party 2604 12.04 11,609
20 Mylliem (ST) Ronnie V. Lyngdoh INC 8904 28.69 Aibandaplin F. Lyngdoh Voice of the People Party 8866 28.56 38
21 Nongthymmai (ST) Charles Pyngrope AITC 7452 29.78 Jemino Mawthoh United Democratic Party 6253 24.99 1,199
22 Nongkrem (ST) Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit Voice of the People Party 13286 40.77 Lambor Malngiang United Democratic Party 9099 27.92 4,187
23 Sohiong (ST) Election postponed
24 Mawphlang (ST) Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah United Democratic Party 6690 21.40 Auspicious Lyngdoh Mawphlang People's Democratic Front 6586 21.07 104
25 Mawsynram (ST) Ollan Singh Suin United Democratic Party 10987 33.23 Himalaya Muktan Shangpliang BJP 10032 30.34 955
26 Shella (ST) Balajied Kupar Syiem United Democratic Party 13274 43.36 Grace Mary Kharpuri NPP 12840 41.94 434
27 Pynursla (ST) Prestone Tysong NPP 13745 39.54 Nehru Suting INC 5605 16.12 8,140
28 Sohra (ST) Gavin Miguel Mylleim People's Democratic Front 11358 42.31 Titosstar Well Chyne United Democratic Party 11343 42.25 15
29 Mawkynrew (ST) Banteidor Lyngdoh People's Democratic Front 11789 35.24 Martle N. Mukhim Hill State People's Democratic Party 7652 22.87 4,137
Eastern West Khasi Hills 30 Mairang (ST) Metbah Lyngdoh United Democratic Party 19066 48.54 Batskhem Ryntathiang INC 18911 48.14 155
31 Mawthadraishan (ST) Shakliar Warjri Hill State People's Democratic Party 17366 42.63 Brodling Nongsiej United Democratic Party 15013 36.85 2,353
West Khasi Hills 32 Nongstoin (ST) Gabriel Wahlang INC 13847 35.17 Macmillan Byrsat NPP 11223 28.51 2,624
33 Rambrai-Jyrngam (ST) Remington Gabil Momin Independent 9057 26.60 K. Phlastingwell Pangiang Hill State People's Democratic Party 8947 26.27 110
34 Mawshynrut (ST) Methodius Dkhar Hill State People's Democratic Party 19368 52.50 Gigur Myrthong NPP 14181 38.44 5,187
South West Khasi Hills 35 Ranikor (ST) Pius Marwein United Democratic Party 16502 50.74 Martin M. Danggo BJP 10853 33.37 5,649
36 Mawkyrwat (ST) Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar United Democratic Party 10678 31.13 Carnes Sohshang INC 9406 27.42 1,272
North Garo Hills 37 Kharkutta (ST) Rupert Momin NPP 17426 47.03 Cherak Matre Momin AITC 15896 42.9 1,530
38 Mendipathar (ST) Marthon J. Sangma NPP 9363 37.56 Timjim K. Momin INC 5538 22.21 3,825
39 Resubelpara (ST) Timothy J. Shira NPP 10948 41.30 Rinaldo K. Sangma AITC 7483 28.23 3,465
40 Bajengdoba (ST) Pongseng Marak NPP 9900 34.23 Brigady Napak Marak INC 7584 26.22 2,316
East Garo Hills 41 Songsak (ST) Mukul Sangma AITC 12689 44.51 Nihim D. Shira NPP 12317 43.21 372
42 Rongjeng (ST) Jim M. Sangma NPP 8836 29.32 Walseng M. Sangma Independent 8708 28.89 128
43 Williamnagar (ST) Marcuise N. Marak NPP 10976 36.90 Deborah C. Marak INC 7133 23.98 3,843
West Garo Hills 44 Raksamgre (ST) Limison D. Sangma NPP 12184 44.06 Benedic R. Marak BJP 9366 33.87 2,818
45 Tikrikilla (ST) Jimmy D. Sangma NPP 13218 41.42 Mukul Sangma AITC 7905 24.77 5,313
46 Phulbari Abu Taher Mondal NPP 14969 50.64 S. G. Esmatur Mominin AITC 11729 39.68 3,240
47 Rajabala Mizanur Rahman Kazi AITC 12628 37.89 Md. Abdus Saleh NPP 12618 37.86 10
48 Selsella (ST) Arbinstone B. Marak NPP 16595 49.86 Agassi R. Marak AITC 7854 23.60 8,741
49 Dadenggre (ST) Rupa M. Marak AITC 15702 47.70 James Sangma NPP 15684 47.64 18
50 North Tura (ST) Thomas A. Sangma NPP 11385 42.34 Adam Kid M. Sangma BJP 7500 27.89 3,885
51 South Tura (ST) Conrad Sangma NPP 13342 52.04 Bernard N. Marak BJP 8326 32.48 5,016
52 Rangsakona (ST) Subir Marak NPP 13605 41.71 Zenith M. Sangma AITC 12817 39.30 788
South West Garo Hills 53 Ampati (ST) Miani D. Shira AITC 13446 44.69 Stevie M. Marak NPP 11169 37.12 2,277
54 Mahendraganj (ST) Sanjay A. Sangma NPP 13560 41.25 Dikkanchi D. Shira AITC 11842 36.03 1,718
55 Salmanpara (ST) Ian Botham K. Sangma NPP 11352 41.84 Winnerson D. Sangma AITC 6114 22.54 5,238
West Garo Hills 56 Gambegre (ST) Saleng A. Sangma INC 11252 39.57 Sadhiarani M. Sangma AITC 8381 29.48 2,871
57 Dalu (ST) Brening A. Sangma NPP 5834 30.80 Akki A. Sangma BJP 5307 28.02 527
South Garo Hills 58 Rongara Siju (ST) Rakkam A. Sangma NPP 11569 39.31 Rophul S. Marak INC 8311 28.24 3,258
59 Chokpot (ST) Sengchim N. Sangma NPP 9503 33.33 Nikman Ch. Marak Garo National Council 9150 32.09 353
60 Baghmara (ST) Kartush R. Marak Independent 9013 30.9 Samuel M. Sangma BJP 6788 23.27 2,225

Government formation[edit]

NPP chief Conrad Sangma gave resignation from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Phagu Chauhan. He staked claim government with support of 32 MLAs (26 NPP, 2 BJP, 2 HSPDP, and 2 Independents).[34][35][36] But soon later in the evening, HSPDP withdrew their support which reduced the NPP- led MDA tally to 30. The opposition parties with 29 MLAs counter claimed to form a United Front.[37][38] Leaders of TMC, Congress, PDF, HSPDP, VPP had meeting with UDP leader Lahkmen Rymbui to form alternative government barring MDA alliance consists NPP and BJP.[39][40] Later UDP, PDF and HSPDP pledged support to NPP-BJP-Independent MDA alliance.[41][42][43]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  38. ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tea-costs-meghalaya-parties-shot-at-alternative-govt/article66578000.ece
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