2026 Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election

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The Garo Hills ADC elections were scheduled to be held on 10 April 2026 to elect all 29 members of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.[1][2] However, the elections were postponed indefinitely due to violence in West Garo Hills.[3]

Background

The tenure of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council is scheduled to end on 18 April 2026.[4] The previous elections were held on 12 April 2021.[5][6] After the election National People's Party formed the government and Benedict Marak sworn in as the chief executive member.[7][8]

Schedule

Election Event Date Time Day
Last date for filing nomination 16 March 2026 Before 3:00 pm Monday
Scrutiny of nomination 16 March 2026 After 3:00 pm Monday
Last date of withdrawal of candidature 17 March 2026 Tuesday
Date of polling 10 April 2026 Friday
Date of counting 14 April 2026 Tuesday

Parties & alliances

Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats contested
Template:Full party name with color File:NPP flag original.png File:Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Conrad Sangma 29
Template:Full party name with color File:BJP Flag.svg File:Lotus flower symbol.svg Sanbor Shullai 23
Template:Full party name with color File:All India Trinamool Congress flag (2).svg File:All India Trinamool Congress symbol 2021.svg Mukul Sangma TBD
Template:Full party name with color Boston Marak TBD
Template:Full party name with color File:Indian National Congress Flag.svg File:Hand INC.svg Vincent Pala 27

Candidates

Constituency colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|NPP[9][10][11] colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|INC[12][13][14] colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|BJP[15][16] colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|TMC[17][18][19] colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|GNC[20][21] colspan="1" style="background-color:Template:Party color|NCP[22][23]
1 Siju Calis Momin Kartick Marak Mark Pantora M Sangma Senggam Sangma
2 Wagesik Jewil Marak Budhar Marak Tening Sangma
3 Silkigre Jangseng Marak Arjun Marak Changseng Marak Augustine Marak
4 Rongrikimgre Walbinath Ch Marak Karak sangma Witerson Sangma Nikman Marak Arnarson Marak
5 Gasuapara Sengchim Sangma Sengrik Marak Alphonse Sangma
6 Barengapara Kailson Sangma Gredit Sangma Akki A Sangma Sarbha Marak
7 Babelapara Rakesh Sangma George Sangma Richard Morong Sangma
8 Amongpara Balsrang Arengh Luckshwell Sangma Wilnath T Sangma Sairil Marak Jakrak Sangma Lordmountvrythints Momin
9 Tura Charmingstar Sangma Prewill Ch. Marak Bernard Marak Dimseng Marak
10 Dengnakpara Kredithoson Marak Sadhiarani Sangma Repsin Sangma Hilthudhera Marak Deson Marak Baithiram Sangma
11 Boldamgre Stevie M Marak Binvinchand Sangma Drojil Sangma Batchor Marak
12 Nogorpara Linekar Sangma Chand Emirald Marak Salibirth Sangma Gamrik Sangma Gracefield Ch Marak
13 Zikzak Sanjay Sangma Premish Sangma Bhupandra Hajong Premananda Koch
14 Betasing Sanjay Koch Ajitav Koch Hiralal Koch Hemendra Hajong Bina Rosaline Sangma
15 Rochonpara Arbinstone Marak Ripseng Marak Jeberth Sangma Daniel Sangma
16 Asanang Anseng Sangma Nonickha Momin Rahendra Sangma Geobar Marak Kraistone Marak
17 Balachanda Andresh Marak Tingku Marak Rikse Marak Dominic Sangma
18 Batabari Maxwell Sangma Ruth Tamera Sangma Clement Marak Kingtone Bolwari Marak
19 Shyamnagar Peterjob Sangma Lilian Marak John Keats sangma Ranicheanik Chenika Marak
20 Raksamgre Sengko D. Sangma Sengrak Sangma Karmingstone Marak Lithson Marak
21 Naguapara Dormonat Ch Sangma Rahinath Barchung
22 Jengjal Grahambell Sangma Levastone Sangma Miritha Sangma Badith Sangma
23 Rongrong Sunny Rogers Momin Dr. Tweel Marak Barning Marak Sengba Sangma
24 Bolsong Pongseng Marak Brigady Marak Sengpan Marak Asish Marak
25 Damas Dolly Sangma Timjim Momin Bikash Momin Pedinand Shira
26 Kharkutta Mody Sangma George Sangma Sengsrang Marak
27 Samandagre Nihim Shira Brilliant Sangma Chales T Sangma Baseng Marak
28 Darugre Henen Sangma Walseng Sangma
29 Williamnagar Sengbath Marak Denang Sangma Alphonush Marak Chibasai Lampard Marak

References

  1. ↑ Meghalaya govt sets date for Garo hills district council polls on April 10. www.ptinews.com.
  2. ↑ Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Elections Scheduled for April 10, Notification on March 9. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Meghalaya CM announces postponement of April 10 polls to Garo Hills council due to violence. The Hindu(2026-03-11). Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  4. ↑ Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong Rules Out Delay in GHADC Elections. Northeast Live(27 January 2026).
  5. ↑ GHADC polls now on Apr 12The Shillong Times(5 March 2021).
  6. ↑ Garo Hills Council polls deferred to April 12 in view of Assam assembly elections. India Today NE(5 March 2021). Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Benedic Marak wins CEM position in Meghalaya's Garo Council. India Today NE(22 April 2021). Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Meghalaya: NPP-led coalition stakes claim to form Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. Northeast Live(17 April 2021).
  9. ↑ Meghalaya: NPP releases first list of 24 candidates for upcoming GHADC polls. India Today NE(16 February 2026).
  10. ↑ Meghalaya: NPP Releases First List of 24 Candidates For Upcoming GHADC Polls, Drops Sitting CEM from Siju. Northeast Live(16 February 2026).
  11. ↑ Meghalaya: NPP Releases Second List of 5 Candidates For Upcoming GHADC Polls. Northeast Live(6 March 2026).
  12. ↑ Meghalaya: Congress Releases First List of Candidates For GHADC Polls, Fields Sadhiarani M Sangma From Dengnakpara. Northeast Live(23 February 2026).
  13. ↑ Congress releases first list of 24 candidates for GHADC polls. Hub News(23 February 2026).
  14. ↑ Meghalaya MPCC releases first list of candidates for GHADC polls. The Sentinel(24 February 2026).
  15. ↑ GHADC election: BJP announces list of 19 candidates. Northeast Live(3 March 2026).
  16. ↑ BJP unveils second list of candidates for Meghalaya's Garo Hills council polls. India Today NE(3 March 2026).
  17. ↑ Meghalaya: TMC Releases First List of Candidates For GHADC Polls. Northeast Live(23 February 2026).
  18. ↑ GHADC election: Congress, TMC announce first list of candidates | Highland Post(23 February 2026).
  19. ↑ TMC announces second list of 6 candidates for GHADC polls. Hub News(28 February 2026).
  20. ↑ Meghalaya: Garo National Council announces first seven candidates for GHADC polls. India Today NE(18 February 2026).
  21. ↑ GNC releases first list of 7 candidates for GHADC polls - The Meghalayan Express(17 February 2026).
  22. ↑ GHADC polls: NCP announces second list, final slate after March 6 - The Meghalayan Express(3 March 2026).
  23. ↑ Meghalaya: NCP Announces 2nd List of 10 Candidates for GHADC Polls. Northeast Live(3 March 2026).

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