2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

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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

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.
Citizens queueing to vote in Shillong on 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 and alliances

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No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
! style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|1. National People's Party File:NPP Flag.jpg File:Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Conrad Sangma Conrad Sangma 57[4][5]

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No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|1. Indian National Congress File:Indian National Congress Flag.svg File:Hand INC.svg Vincent Pala Vincent Pala 60[4][5]

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No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white" ! |1. All India Trinamool Congress File:All India Trinamool Congress flag (2).svg File:All India Trinamool Congress symbol.svg Mukul Sangma File:Mukul Sangma Official 2022.jpg 56[4][5]

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No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white" ! |1. Bharatiya Janata Party File:BJP flag.svg File:Lotos flower symbol.svg Ernest Mawrie[6] 60[4][5]

Others

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white" ! |1. United Democratic Party File:Indian Election Symbol Drums.png Metbah Lyngdoh 46[4][5]
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white" |2. Voice of the People Party Ardent Basaiawmoit[7] 18[4][5]
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:black"|3. People's Democratic Front File:PDF party flag.jpg File:Candle - Election Symbol.png Gavin Miguel Mylliem[8] 9[4][5]
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|4. Hill State People's Democratic Party File:Indian Election Symbol Lion.svg KP Pangniang[9] 11[4][5]
style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|5. Garo National Council Nikman Ch Marak[10] 2[4]

Candidates

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

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 bgcolor="Template:Party color" | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | bgcolor="Template:Party color | bgcolor="Template:Party color"|
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

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

Results by division

Division Seats bgcolor="Template:Party color" |NPP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |UDP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |AITC bgcolor="Template:Party color" |INC bgcolor="Template:Party color" |VPP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |BJP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Others
Tura 24 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|18 0 4 1 0 0 1
Shillong 35 8 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|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

Division District Seats bgcolor="Template:Party color" |NPP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |UDP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |AITC bgcolor="Template:Party color" |INC bgcolor="Template:Party color" |VPP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |BJP bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Others
Tura North Garo Hills 4 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|4 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Garo Hills 3 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|2 0 1 0 0 0 0
South Garo Hills 3 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|2 0 0 0 0 0 1
West Garo Hills 11 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|8 0 2 1 0 0 0
South West Garo Hills 3 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|2 0 1 0 0 0 0
Shillong West Jaintia Hills 5 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|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 bgcolor="Template:Party color" |2
South West Khasi Hills 2 0 style="background:Template:Party color ; color:white;"|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

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

Government formation

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).[33][34][35] 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.[36][37] 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.[38][39] Later UDP, PDF and HSPDP pledged support to NPP-BJP-Independent MDA alliance.[40][41][42]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Terms of the Houses. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  2. ↑ Conrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya Chief Minister. The Indian Express(2018-03-07). Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. ↑ Meghalaya polls to be held on Feb 27, results on March 2. Hindustan Times(2023-01-18). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Party-wise candidates. ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Retrieved 15 Feb 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 375 candidates in fray for assembly polls. The Meghalayan(2023-02-11). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  6. ↑ Too late a date for polls, says state BJP chief. Meghalaya Monitor(18 Jan 2023). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  7. ↑ VPP committed to protecting all sections of people: Ardent. Meghalaya Monitor(16 Jan 2023). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  8. ↑ Sohra MLA new PDF president. Meghalaya Monitor(20 Aug 2022). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  9. ↑ Pangniang re-elected HSPDP president. The Shillong Times(2021-12-27). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  10. ↑ Meghalaya: Demand for Garoland intensifies, protestors reach national capital. India Today NE(2022-12-15). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  11. ↑ Map of Meghalaya Parliamentary Constituencies. ceomeghalaya.nic.in.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 List of candidates. ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Retrieved 15 Feb 2023.
  13. ↑ NPP announces names of 58 candidates for Assembly Elections. The Meghalayan(2023-01-12). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  14. ↑ NPP candidate switches to BJP, puts spotlight on ruling alliance’s strained ties. The Indian Express(2023-02-01). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  15. ↑ Meghalaya polls: Congress announces list of 55 candidates. Meghalaya News 24(2023-01-25). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  16. ↑ Meghalaya Assembly election: Congress announces final list of candidates. The Hindu(2023-01-29). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  17. ↑ Meghalaya Assembly Polls: TMC Names Five Women in First List of 52 Candidates. News18(2023-01-06). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  18. ↑ Meghalaya TMC releases second candidature list of three constituencies. India Today NE(2023-01-25). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  19. ↑ BJP releases list of all 60 candidates for Meghalaya assembly polls. The Meghalayan(2023-02-02). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  20. ↑ Meghalaya Assembly elections: Polling postponed in Sohiong constituency after UDP candidate’s demise. The Print.
  21. ↑ Ex-Meghalaya speaker Martin Danggo joins BJP.
  22. ↑ HSPDP, GNC take demand for separate states to Delhi. The Meghalayan(2022-12-15). Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  23. ↑ Meghalaya: NPP launches poll campaign in Garo Hills, labels Trinamool Congress as 'outsider'. India Today NE(2023-01-23). Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  24. ↑ Meghalaya polls: NPP releases manifesto, promises 5 lakh jobs, woos farmers. The Indian Express(2023-02-04). Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  25. ↑ Mamata Banerjee launches Meghalaya campaign. www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  26. ↑ Mamata Banerjee Launches Meghalaya Campaign, Slams "Delhi, Guwahati Proxy". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  27. ↑ TMC Manifesto.
  28. ↑ Congress makes fresh start in Meghalaya with five pre-manifesto poll commitments. The Indian Express(2023-02-09). Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  29. ↑ TMC offered us crores, claims Congress MDC. The Shillong Times(2023-01-26). Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  30. ↑ ECI notification. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 Feb 2023.
  31. ↑ ECI bans exit polls from tomorrow for Meghalaya election. Highland Post(2023-02-15). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  32. ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/meghalaya-exit-polls-2023-conrad-sangmas-national-peoples-party-biggest-in-meghalaya-bjp-3rd-poll-of-exit-polls-3819459
  33. ↑ Meghalaya CM Sangma submits resignation, stakes claim to form new government. The Hindu(2023-03-03). Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  34. ↑ Conrad Sangma Meets Meghalaya Governor, Stakes Claim To Form Government. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  35. ↑ Meghalaya political crisis live: Conrad Sangma stakes claim to form government, swearing-in likely on March 7. Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  36. ↑ Twist in Meghalaya govt formation; HSPDP MLAs support Sangma's NPP, party withdraws, Opposition meets to form United Front.
  37. ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tea-costs-meghalaya-parties-shot-at-alternative-govt/article66578000.ece
  38. ↑ Parties in Meghalaya met UDP leaders to form government. The Shillong Times. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  39. ↑ Sangmas lock horns over Meghalaya govt formation, Conrad stakes claim even as Mukul promises more drama. The Indian Express(2023-03-04). Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  40. ↑ Conrad Sangma Now Has Support Of 45 MLAs In Meghalaya. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  41. ↑ Conrad Sangma Now Has Support Of 45 MLAs In Meghalaya. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  42. ↑ Meghalaya: Two more parties offer support to NPP as coalition tally touches 45. Hindustan Times(2023-03-06). Retrieved 2023-03-06.

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