2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election
Election for Unicameral legislature of Meghalaya
2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election Opinion polls
Majority party
Minority party
Third party
Leader
Conrad Sangma
Metbah Lyngdoh
Mukul Sangma
Party
NPP
UDP
AITC
Leader since
2018
2019
2021
Leader's seat
South Tura
Mairang
Songsak (won)Tikrikilla (lost)
Last election
20.60%, 20 seats
11.61%, 6 seats
0.35%, 0 seats
Seats won
26
12
5
Seat change
6
6
5
Popular vote
584,338
300,747
255,742
Percentage
31.42%
16.21%
13.79%
Swing
10.82 pp
4.69 pp
13.40 pp
Fourth party
Fifth party
Sixth party
Leader
Vincent Pala
Ardent Basaiawmoit
Ernest Mawrie
Party
INC
VPP
BJP
Leader since
2021
2023
2023
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
16
New
Popular vote
243,841
101,264
173,043
Percentage
13.17%
7.49%
9.30%
Swing
15.33 pp
New
0.30 pp
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.
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
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
Others
Candidates
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 her 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
UDP
INC
BJP
Others
Zee News -Matrize
21-26
8-13
5-6
3-6
6-11
5-8
India Today-Axis My India
18-24
5-9
8-12
6-12
4-8
4-8
Times Now -ETG
18-26
8-14
8-14
2-5
3-6
4-9
India News-Jan Ki Baat
11-16
9-14
10-14
6-11
3-7
5-12
Poll of Polls (Average)[32]
20
11
10
6
6
7
Actual Result
26
5
11
5
2
10
Results
Results by parties
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
Results by constituency
Source:[34] [35]
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
UDP
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
UDP
23514
54.95
Nehlang Lyngdoh
NPP
17908
41.85
5,606
West Jaintia Hills
7
Amlarem (ST)
Lahkmen Rymbui
UDP
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
UDP
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
UDP
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)
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
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
VPP
5583
29.45
Mariahom Kharkrang
BJP
4550
24.00
1,033
18
West Shillong
Paul Lyngdoh
UDP
7917
42.14
Mohendro Rapsang
NPP
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
AITC
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)[36]
Synshar Lyngdoh Thabah
UDP
16679
51.85
Samlin Malngiang
NPP
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
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
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
NPP
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
NPP
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
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
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).[37] [38] [39] 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.[40] [41] 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.[clarification needed ] [42] [43] Later UDP, PDF and HSPDP pledged support to a NPP-BJP-Independent MDA alliance.[44] [45]
See also
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