Meghalaya election 2023

Meghalaya assembly elections:Exit polls show that the National People’s Party (NPP) is all set to win the most seats in Meghalaya. The predictions show that 18-24 of the seats out of the total 60 seats will be won by the NPP. The BJP, which is likely to win in the other two states, Tripura and Nagaland, will win only 4-8 seats in Meghalaya. The Congress is likely to win 6-12 seats, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) 5-9 seats, while others are expected to take over on 17-29 seats. The tenure of the 10th Meghalaya Assembly is scheduled to end on 15 March 2023. 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. Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023: Exit Poll Results Several exit polls have predicted that the NPP is likely to secure 29 per cent of the vote share in Meghalaya, followed by Congress and the Trinamool Congress with 19 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. The BJP is predicted to bag only 14 per cent of the vote share. The state recorded nearly 64 per cent turnout till 3 pm, as polling remained largely peaceful since morning, officials said on Monday. "Voting has been peaceful with long queues at several polling stations," an election official said. He also said "no untoward incident" was reported. The elections to the 59 seats of the 60-member assembly were held on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is seeking re-electio...

Meghalaya Assembly Election Result 2023 Updates: After several rounds of counting, Conrad Sangma's National People's Party emerged as the winner of the Meghalaya polls by winning in 26 of the 60 constituencies. The Congress bagged five seats while the BJP, which was earlier in an alliance with the NPP but decided to fight the polls alone and contested in all the 60 constituencies, got two seats in its kitty. The remaining seats got divided between independents and other parties. As Conrad Sagma's NPP fell short of six votes to form the majority, BJP's national president J P Nadda advised the state unit of the saffron party to support the NPP to form the government in Meghalaya. Elections in Meghalaya were held in a single phase on February 27, with the state recording an average voter turnout of 85.25 per cent. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the people of Meghalaya after the election results were announced on Thursday and said that her party received 15% votes and is the principal opposition in the state. "I congratulate the people of Meghalaya. We just started six months ago and have got 15% vote. It will help our party get a national status. Now, we are the principal opposition. Next time, we shall do better," said Banerjee. After multiple rounds of counting, Conrad Sangma's NPP was leading on 26 seats. With the party far from clearing the majority mark, it is becoming apparent that Meghalaya is heading to a hung Assembly. Interestingly, Chief M...

Meghalaya Election 2023: More than 75 per cent of the 21.6 lakh electors in Meghalaya cast their votes on Monday till 5 pm and the polling was peaceful, Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor said. The figure is expected to increase as the polling continued for several hours after the scheduled time of conclusion. The ruling National People's Party (NPP) is contesting to retain power while the BJP, Trinamool Congress and other regional parties are attempting to bring about a change in the government in the northeastern state. The Congress and the BJP are contesting in 59 seats, while the NPP has put up nominees in 56 constituencies, the TMC in 57 and the UDP in 46. Polling began in 59 of 60 assembly seats in Meghalaya at 7 am today. As many as 21.6 lakh voters will take part in today's democratic exercise. According to the Election Commission, polling is underway at 3,419 polling stations. 640 polling stations have been categorised as vulnerable and 323 as critical. Polling will end at 4 pm. A total of 369 candidates are in the fray of which 36 are women. The ruling National People's Party is looking to retain power in the state while the BJP, Trinamool Congress and other regional parties vying to bring about a change in the government. Meghalaya Exit Poll, Result Date The Election Commission has banned exit polls till the completion of the polling exercise. The exit poll will be aired on TV news channels after the polling. The result of Meghalaya Assembly Election 2023 wil...

Meghalaya election result 2023: The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has won 20 seats, and is ahead on four others, according to latest updates from the Election Commission Thursday. The United Democratic Party claimed 11 seats, while the Congress bagged five. The Voice of the People Party (VPP) and the Trinamool Congress won four seats each; the Mamata Banerjee-led party was also ahead in one constituency. The state voted on Monday, with Nagaland. Chief minister Conrad Sangma has, meanwhile, dropped a subtle hint of a possible post-poll alliance, as the latest counting trends pointed to the likelihood of a hung Assembly. Meghalaya election 2023: Winners' list: Supporters of various parties gather outside a counting centre awaiting results of Meghalaya Assembly elections, in Ri Bhoi district.(PTI) Meghalaya election 2023 result full winner' list: Constituency Winners Party Amlarem Lahkmen Rymbui (Winner) UDP Ampati Miani D. Shira (Winner) TMC Baghmara Kartush R. Marak (Winner) IND Bajengdoba Pongseng Marak (Winner) NPP Chokpot Sengchim N. Sangma (Winner) NPP Dadenggre Rupa M. Marak (Winner) TMC Dalu Brening A Sangma (Winner) BJP East Shillong Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh (Winner) NPP Gambegre Saleng Sangma (Winner) CONG Jirang Sosthenes Sohtun (Winner) NPP Jowai Wailadmiki Sylla (Winner) NPP Kharkutta Rupert Momim (Winner) NPP Khliehriat Kyrmen Shylla (Winner) UDP Mahendraganj Sanjay Sangma (Winner) NPP Mairang Metbah Lyngdoh (Winner) UDP Mawhati Charles Marngar (Winner) CON...

Summary Meghalaya assembly election 2023 result LIVE: The National People's Party is in the lead in Meghalaya in 26 seats and has a confirmed victory in six. Result trends are yet to indicate any single party having crossed the majority mark of 31 out of 60 seats. Exit polls had predicted a hung assembly in Meghalaya and it remains to be seen whether the BJP will form an alliance with the NPP or if the UDP will play kingmaker with its lead in six seats and victory in five. Follow LIVE updates on Meghalaya Election Result 2023 here. Meghalaya election results LIVE:'Nadda called to support NPP in forming govt in state' Meghalaya state BJP president said that he has “received a call from the party's national President JP Nadda today to support NPP in forming government in the state.”“I have spoken to CM Conard Sangma and informed him about the party's decision. I will meet him and submit a letter of support to him tonight,” he said, reported ANI. Meghalaya election results LIVE:Grateful for all those who voted, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is grateful for those who supported BJP Meghalaya in the Assembly polls. “We will keep working hard to enhance the development trajectory of Meghalaya and focus on empowering the people of the state. I am also thankful to our party workers for the effort they put,” he said in a tweet. Meghalaya election results LIVE: NPP wins 19 seats, leading on 6 seats As of 5:30 pm, the NPP has won 19 seats in 59-seat Assembly in Meg...

The Meghalaya Assembly elections will be held on February 27 and every major party including BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the ruling National People's Party (NPP) are confident of victory as all of them claim to have the people's support. As many as 375 candidates are contesting the elections for The state is currently being ruled by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma who climbed to power after the NPP bagged 19 seats. While the Congress was the single largest party with 21 seats, the NPP allied with other regional parties which had 17 seats distributed among them. The BJP, on the other hand, bagged only two seats, still better than the 2013 elections when it won zero. Who will be the next CM of Meghalaya? According to Meghalaya CM Sangma's tweets, the NPP is receiving massive support from the people who are flocking to his party's rallies in different constituencies. On Thursday, he thanked the people for their show of support during a rally to endorse NPP candidate Marcuise N Marak at the Williamnagar constituency. Assam Deputy speaker Numal Momin of the BJP, however, recently told Republic TV that there has been rampant corruption under the CM. This was after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was denied permission to conduct a rally by the administration in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district. Huge support for the NPP and our candidate, Sh. Marcuise N Marak at Williamnagar Constituency. The NPP has served the people of the constituency with due diligence & the peop...

Indian election event 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election ← 27 February 2023 (59 seats) 10 May 2023 (1 seat) Next→ All 60 seats in the 31 seats needed for a majority Majority party Minority party Third party Leader Party Leader'sseat Lastelection 20.60%, 19 seats 11.61%, 6 seats 0.35%, 0 seats Seatswon 26 12 5 Seatchange 7 6 5 Percentage 31.42% 16.21% 13.79% Swing 10.82 4.69 13.40 Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party Leader Ernest Mawrie Party Leader'sseat Lastelection 28.50%, 21 seats Did not contest 9.6%, 2 seats Seatswon 5 4 2 Seatchange 16 New Percentage 13.17% 7.49% 9.30% Swing 15.33 New 0.30 The election schedule was announced by the 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 [ ] [ ] No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested 1. 57 [ ] No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested 1. 60 [ ] No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested 1. 56 [ ] No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested 1. Ernest Mawrie 60 Others [ ] No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested 1. 46 2. 18 3. Gavin Miguel Mylliem 9 4. KP Pangniang 11 5. Nikman Ch Marak 2 Candidates [ ] District Constituency NPP INC AITC UDP BJP # Name Party Candidate Party Candidate Party Candidate Party Candidate Party Candidate 1 Emlang Laloo Da...

Meghalaya election result 2023: The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has won 20 seats, and is ahead on four others, according to latest updates from the Election Commission Thursday. The United Democratic Party claimed 11 seats, while the Congress bagged five. The Voice of the People Party (VPP) and the Trinamool Congress won four seats each; the Mamata Banerjee-led party was also ahead in one constituency. The state voted on Monday, with Nagaland. Chief minister Conrad Sangma has, meanwhile, dropped a subtle hint of a possible post-poll alliance, as the latest counting trends pointed to the likelihood of a hung Assembly. Meghalaya election 2023: Winners' list: Supporters of various parties gather outside a counting centre awaiting results of Meghalaya Assembly elections, in Ri Bhoi district.(PTI) Meghalaya election 2023 result full winner' list: Constituency Winners Party Amlarem Lahkmen Rymbui (Winner) UDP Ampati Miani D. Shira (Winner) TMC Baghmara Kartush R. Marak (Winner) IND Bajengdoba Pongseng Marak (Winner) NPP Chokpot Sengchim N. Sangma (Winner) NPP Dadenggre Rupa M. Marak (Winner) TMC Dalu Brening A Sangma (Winner) BJP East Shillong Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh (Winner) NPP Gambegre Saleng Sangma (Winner) CONG Jirang Sosthenes Sohtun (Winner) NPP Jowai Wailadmiki Sylla (Winner) NPP Kharkutta Rupert Momim (Winner) NPP Khliehriat Kyrmen Shylla (Winner) UDP Mahendraganj Sanjay Sangma (Winner) NPP Mairang Metbah Lyngdoh (Winner) UDP Mawhati Charles Marngar (Winner) CON...

Meghalaya Election 2023: More than 75 per cent of the 21.6 lakh electors in Meghalaya cast their votes on Monday till 5 pm and the polling was peaceful, Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor said. The figure is expected to increase as the polling continued for several hours after the scheduled time of conclusion. The ruling National People's Party (NPP) is contesting to retain power while the BJP, Trinamool Congress and other regional parties are attempting to bring about a change in the government in the northeastern state. The Congress and the BJP are contesting in 59 seats, while the NPP has put up nominees in 56 constituencies, the TMC in 57 and the UDP in 46. Polling began in 59 of 60 assembly seats in Meghalaya at 7 am today. As many as 21.6 lakh voters will take part in today's democratic exercise. According to the Election Commission, polling is underway at 3,419 polling stations. 640 polling stations have been categorised as vulnerable and 323 as critical. Polling will end at 4 pm. A total of 369 candidates are in the fray of which 36 are women. The ruling National People's Party is looking to retain power in the state while the BJP, Trinamool Congress and other regional parties vying to bring about a change in the government. Meghalaya Exit Poll, Result Date The Election Commission has banned exit polls till the completion of the polling exercise. The exit poll will be aired on TV news channels after the polling. The result of Meghalaya Assembly Election 2023 wil...

Summary Meghalaya assembly election 2023 result LIVE: The National People's Party is in the lead in Meghalaya in 26 seats and has a confirmed victory in six. Result trends are yet to indicate any single party having crossed the majority mark of 31 out of 60 seats. Exit polls had predicted a hung assembly in Meghalaya and it remains to be seen whether the BJP will form an alliance with the NPP or if the UDP will play kingmaker with its lead in six seats and victory in five. Follow LIVE updates on Meghalaya Election Result 2023 here. Meghalaya election results LIVE:'Nadda called to support NPP in forming govt in state' Meghalaya state BJP president said that he has “received a call from the party's national President JP Nadda today to support NPP in forming government in the state.”“I have spoken to CM Conard Sangma and informed him about the party's decision. I will meet him and submit a letter of support to him tonight,” he said, reported ANI. Meghalaya election results LIVE:Grateful for all those who voted, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is grateful for those who supported BJP Meghalaya in the Assembly polls. “We will keep working hard to enhance the development trajectory of Meghalaya and focus on empowering the people of the state. I am also thankful to our party workers for the effort they put,” he said in a tweet. Meghalaya election results LIVE: NPP wins 19 seats, leading on 6 seats As of 5:30 pm, the NPP has won 19 seats in 59-seat Assembly in Meg...