2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly elections were 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.

2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election
27 February 2023 (59 seats)
10 May 2023 (1 seat)
All 60 seats in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Leader Conrad Sangma Metbah Lyngdoh Mukul Sangma
Party NPEP UDP TMC
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 12 5
Seat change Increase 7 Increase 6 Increase 5
Percentage 31.42% 16.21% 13.79%
Swing Increase 10.82 Increase 4.69 Increase 13.40
  Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party
 
Leader Vincent Pala Ardent Basaiawmoit Ernest Mawrie
Party INC VPP BJP
Leader's seat Sutnga Saipung (lost) Nongkrem 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 New Steady
Percentage 13.17% 7.49% 9.30%
Swing Decrease 15.33 New Decrease 0.30
Structure of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election

Conrad Sangma
NPP

 Elected Chief Minister

Conrad Sangma
NPP

Background

The tenure of 10th Meghalaya Assembly is scheduled to end on 15 March 2023.[1] 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.[2]

Schedule
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.
Women queueing to vote, Shillong, 27 February

The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 18 January 2023.[3]

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

  National People's Party

Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
National People's Party Conrad Sangma Conrad Sangma 57[4][5]

  Indian National Congress
Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
Indian National Congress Vincent Pala Vincent Pala 60[4][5]

  All India Trinamool Congress
Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
All India Trinamool Congress Mukul Sangma 56[4][5]

  Bharatiya Janata Party
Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
Bharatiya Janata Party Ernest Mawrie[6] 60[4][5]

Others
Party Flag Symbol7 Leader Seats Contested
United Democratic Party Metbah Lyngdoh 46[4][5]
Voice of the People Party Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit[7] 18[4][5]
Hill State People's Democratic Party KP Pangniang[8] 11[4][5]
People's Democratic Front Gavin Miguel Mylliem[9] 9[4][5]
Republican Party of India (Athawale) 8
Janata Dal (United) 3
Garo National Council Nikman Ch Marak[10] 2[4]
Republican Party of India 2

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

Issues

Separate state demands

Meghalaya state regional parties such as GNC and HSPDP demanded separate state for Garo Hills and Khasi-Jaintia Hills respectively.[22]

Campaigns

National People's Party

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.[23]

Manifesto[24]

  • 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

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.[25][26]

Manifesto[27]

  • 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 amenities 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 upgrade of major arterial roads.

Indian National Congress

Manifesto[28]

  • 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

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.[29]

Surveys & Polls

Election Commission of India has banned exit polls for the period between 7am on 16 February to 7pm on 27 February, 2023.[30][31]

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)[32] 20 11 6 6 10 7
Actual Result 26 5 2 5 11 10

Results

Results by parties
Results[33]
Party Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Contested Won +/−
National People's Party 584,338 31.49 Increase11.43 56 26 Increase6
United Democratic Party 300,747 16.21 Increase4.61 45 12 Increase6
All India Trinamool Congress 255,742 13.78 Increase13.38 55 5 Increase5
Indian National Congress 243,841 13.14 Decrease15.36 59 5 Decrease16
Voice of the People Party 101,264 5.46 New 18 4 New
Bharatiya Janata Party 173,043 9.33 Decrease 0.27 59 2 Steady
Hill State People's Democratic Party 65,989 3.56 Decrease 1.74 10 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 Steady
Independents 66704 3.6 TBD 2 Decrease1
Others TBD 0.23 TBD 0 Decrease 1
NOTA 14,680 0.79 TBD
Total 100%
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Votes cast/ turnout
Abstentions
Registered voters

Results by division
Division Seats NPP UDP AITC INC VPP BJP Others
Tura 24 18 0 4 1 0 0 1
Shillong 36 8 12 1 4 4 2 5
Total 60 26 12 5 5 4 2 6

Results by district
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 5 1 1 4 2 2
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 12 5 5 4 2 7

Results by constituency
District Constituency Winner Runner Up Margin
No. Name Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
West Jaintia Hills 1 Nartiang (ST) Sniawbhalang Dhar NPEP 16969 41.56 Emang Laloo INC 14846 36.36 2,123
2 Jowai (ST) Wailadmiki Shylla NPEP 14079 38.35 Awhai Andrew Shullai TMC 11412 31.08 2,667
3 Raliang (ST) Comingone Ymbon NPEP 13626 38.43 Lakhon Biam BJP 8289 23.37 5,337
4 Mowkaiaw (ST) Nujorki Sungoh UDP 14508 39.48 Habahun Dkhar NPEP 10607 28.86 3,901
East Jaintia Hills 5 Sutnga Saipung (ST) Santa Mary Shylla NPEP 16974 39.10 Vincent Pala INC 14866 34.89 2,108
6 Khliehriat (ST) Kyrmen Shylla UDP 23514 54.95 Nehlang Lyngdoh NPEP 17908 41.85 5,606
West Jaintia Hills 7 Amlarem (ST) Lahkmen Rymbui UDP 17803 49.15 Stephanson Mukhim NPEP 17746 48.99 57
Ri Bhoi 8 Mawhati (ST) Charles Marngar INC 13273 37.38 Shemphang Lyngdoh NPEP 8029 22.61 5,244
9 Nongpoh (ST) Mayralborn Syiem UDP 14940 45.44 Rona Khymdeit INC 8254 25.11 6,137
10 Jirang (ST) Sosthenes Sothum NPEP 12690 36.41 Adrian Lambert Mylleim INC 11067 31.76 1,623
11 Umsning (ST) Celestine Lyngdoh INC 9907 29.31 Sunshine Makri UDP 8743 25.86 1,164
12 Umroi (ST) Damanbait Lamare NPEP 14213 49.80 George B. Lyngdoh TMC 12527 43.89 1,686
East Khasi Hills 13 Mawrengkneng (ST) Heavingstone Kharpran VPP 11424 33.09 Osaphi Smithson Jyrwa UDP 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 VPP 24262 59.54 Teiborlang Pathaw NPEP 8614 21.14 15,648
16 East Shillong (ST) Ampareen Lyngdoh NPEP 6637 38.96 Manuel Badwar INC 4926 28.92 1,711
17 North Shillong (ST) Adelbert Nongrum VPP 5583 29.45 Mariahom Kharkrang BJP 4550 24.00 1,033
18 West Shillong Paul Lyngdoh UDP 7917 42.14 Mohendro Rapsang NPEP 4432 23.59 3,485
19 South Shillong Sanbor Shullai BJP 14213 65.74 Danny Langstheih VPP 2604 12.04 11,609
20 Mylliem (ST) Ronnie V. Lyngdoh INC 8904 28.69 Aibandaplin F. Lyngdoh VPP 8866 28.56 38
21 Nongthymmai (ST) Charles Pyngrope TMC 7452 29.78 Jemino Mawthoh UDP 6253 24.99 1,199
22 Nongkrem (ST) Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit VPP 13286 40.77 Lambor Malngiang UDP 9099 27.92 4,187
23 Sohiong (ST)[34] Synshar Lyngdoh Thabah UDP 16679 51.85 Samlin Malngiang NPEP 13257 41.22 3,422
24 Mawphlang (ST) Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah UDP 6690 21.40 Auspicious Lyngdoh Mawphlang PDF 6586 21.07 104
25 Mawsynram (ST) Ollan Singh Suin UDP 10987 33.23 Himalaya Muktan Shangpliang BJP 10032 30.34 955
26 Shella (ST) Balajied Kupar Syiem UDP 13274 43.36 Grace Mary Kharpuri NPEP 12840 41.94 434
27 Pynursla (ST) Prestone Tysong NPEP 13745 39.54 Nehru Suting INC 5605 16.12 8,140
28 Sohra (ST) Gavin Miguel Mylleim PDF 11358 42.31 Titosstar Well Chyne UDP 11343 42.25 15
29 Mawkynrew (ST) Banteidor Lyngdoh PDF 11789 35.24 Martle N. Mukhim HSPDP 7652 22.87 4,137
Eastern West Khasi Hills 30 Mairang (ST) Metbah Lyngdoh UDP 19066 48.54 Batskhem Ryntathiang INC 18911 48.14 155
31 Mawthadraishan (ST) Shakliar Warjri HSPDP 17366 42.63 Brodling Nongsiej UDP 15013 36.85 2,353
West Khasi Hills 32 Nongstoin (ST) Gabriel Wahlang INC 13847 35.17 Macmillan Byrsat NPEP 11223 28.51 2,624
33 Rambrai-Jyrngam (ST) Remington Gabil Momin Independent 9057 26.60 K. Phlastingwell Pangiang HSPDP 8947 26.27 110
34 Mawshynrut (ST) Methodius Dkhar HSPDP 19368 52.50 Gigur Myrthong NPEP 14181 38.44 5,187
South West Khasi Hills 35 Ranikor (ST) Pius Marwein UDP 16502 50.74 Martin M. Danggo BJP 10853 33.37 5,649
36 Mawkyrwat (ST) Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar UDP 10678 31.13 Carnes Sohshang INC 9406 27.42 1,272
North Garo Hills 37 Kharkutta (ST) Rupert Momin NPEP 17426 47.03 Cherak Matre Momin TMC 15896 42.9 1,530
38 Mendipathar (ST) Marthon J. Sangma NPEP 9363 37.56 Timjim K. Momin INC 5538 22.21 3,825
39 Resubelpara (ST) Timothy J. Shira NPEP 10948 41.30 Rinaldo K. Sangma TMC 7483 28.23 3,465
40 Bajengdoba (ST) Pongseng Marak NPEP 9900 34.23 Brigady Napak Marak INC 7584 26.22 2,316
East Garo Hills 41 Songsak (ST) Mukul Sangma TMC 12689 44.51 Nihim D. Shira NPEP 12317 43.21 372
42 Rongjeng (ST) Jim M. Sangma NPEP 8836 29.32 Walseng M. Sangma Independent 8708 28.89 128
43 Williamnagar (ST) Marcuise N. Marak NPEP 10976 36.90 Deborah C. Marak INC 7133 23.98 3,843
West Garo Hills 44 Raksamgre (ST) Limison D. Sangma NPEP 12184 44.06 Benedic R. Marak BJP 9366 33.87 2,818
45 Tikrikilla (ST) Jimmy D. Sangma NPEP 13218 41.42 Mukul Sangma TMC 7905 24.77 5,313
46 Phulbari Abu Taher Mondal NPEP 14969 50.64 S. G. Esmatur Mominin TMC 11729 39.68 3,240
47 Rajabala Mizanur Rahman Kazi TMC 12628 37.89 Md. Abdus Saleh NPEP 12618 37.86 10
48 Selsella (ST) Arbinstone B. Marak NPEP 16595 49.86 Agassi R. Marak TMC 7854 23.60 8,741
49 Dadenggre (ST) Rupa M. Marak TMC 15702 47.70 James Sangma NPEP 15684 47.64 18
50 North Tura (ST) Thomas A. Sangma NPEP 11385 42.34 Adam Kid M. Sangma BJP 7500 27.89 3,885
51 South Tura (ST) Conrad Sangma NPEP 13342 52.04 Bernard N. Marak BJP 8326 32.48 5,016
52 Rangsakona (ST) Subir Marak NPEP 13605 41.71 Zenith M. Sangma TMC 12817 39.30 788
South West Garo Hills 53 Ampati (ST) Miani D. Shira TMC 13446 44.69 Stevie M. Marak NPEP 11169 37.12 2,277
54 Mahendraganj (ST) Sanjay A. Sangma NPEP 13560 41.25 Dikkanchi D. Shira TMC 11842 36.03 1,718
55 Salmanpara (ST) Ian Botham K. Sangma NPEP 11352 41.84 Winnerson D. Sangma TMC 6114 22.54 5,238
West Garo Hills 56 Gambegre (ST) Saleng A. Sangma INC 11252 39.57 Sadhiarani M. Sangma TMC 8381 29.48 2,871
57 Dalu (ST) Brening A. Sangma NPEP 5834 30.80 Akki A. Sangma BJP 5307 28.02 527
South Garo Hills 58 Rongara Siju (ST) Rakkam A. Sangma NPEP 11569 39.31 Rophul S. Marak INC 8311 28.24 3,258
59 Chokpot (ST) Sengchim N. Sangma NPEP 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

NPP chief Conrad Sangma gave resignation from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Phagu Chauhan. He staked his claim on a new government with support of 32 MLAs (26 NPP, 2 BJP, 2 HSPDP, and 2 Independents).[35][36][37] However, 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.[38][39] 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.[40][41] Later UDP, PDF and HSPDP pledged support to a NPP-BJP-Independent MDA alliance.[42][43]

See also

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