2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Meghalaya on 27 February 2023 to elect all 60 members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 2 March 2023.

2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election
27 February 2023
All 60 seats in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Leader Conrad Sangma Mukul Sangma Vincent Pala
Party NPP AITC INC
Last election 20.6%, 19 seats 0.4%, 0 seats 28.5%, 21 seats
Seats before 20 8 0
  Fourth party Fifth party
 
Leader Metbah Lyngdoh Ernest Mawrie
Party UDP BJP
Last election 11.6%, 6 seats 9.6%, 2 seats
Seats before 8 3
Chief Minister before election

Conrad Sangma
NPP

 Elected Chief Minister

TBD

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

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

  National People's Party

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. National People's Party Conrad Sangma 57[4][5]

  Indian National Congress
No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. Indian National Congress Vincent Pala 60[4][5]

  All India Trinamool Congress
No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested
1. All India Trinamool Congress Mukul Sangma 56[4][5]

  United Democratic Party
No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
1. United Democratic Party Metbah Lyngdoh 46[4][5]

  Bharatiya Janata Party
No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
1. Bharatiya Janata Party Ernest Mawrie[6] 60[4][5]

Others
No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Seats Contested
1. Voice of the People Party Ardent Basaiawmoit[7] 18[4][5]
2 People's Democratic Front Gavin Miguel Mylliem[8] 9[4][5]
3. Hill State People's Democratic Party KP Pangniang[9] 11[4][5]
4. Garo National Council Nikman Ch Marak[10] 2[4]

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

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.[22]

Manifesto[23]

  • 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.[24][25]

Manifesto[26]

  • 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[27]

  • 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.[28]

Survey & Polls

Election Commission of India has banned exit polls for the period between 7am on 16 February and 7pm on 27 February, 2023.[29][30]

Results

Results by parties and alliance
Alliance Party Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Contested Won +/−
None National People's Party TBD TBD TBD 57 TBD TBD
UPA Indian National Congress TBD TBD TBD 60 TBD TBD
None All India Trinamool Congress TBD TBD TBD 56 TBD TBD
United Democratic Party TBD TBD TBD 46 TBD TBD
NDA Bharatiya Janata Party TBD TBD TBD 60 TBD TBD
None Voice of the People Party TBD TBD TBD 18 TBD TBD
Hill State People's Democratic Party TBD TBD TBD 11 TBD TBD
People's Democratic Front TBD TBD TBD 9 TBD TBD
Garo National Council TBD TBD TBD 2 TBD TBD
Independents TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Others TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
NOTA TBD TBD TBD
Total 100%
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Votes cast/ turnout
Abstentions
Registered voters

Results by division
Division Seats
Tura 24
Shillong 36
Total 60

Results by district
Division District Seats
Tura North Garo Hills 4
East Garo Hills 3
South Garo Hills 3
West Garo Hills 11
South West Garo Hills 3
Shillong West Jaintia Hills 5
East Jaintia Hills 2
East Khasi Hills 17
West Khasi Hills 3
South West Khasi Hills 2
Eastern West Khasi Hills 2
Ri Bhoi 5
Total 60

Results by constituency
District Constituency Turnout
(%)		 Winner Runner Up Margin
No. Name Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
West Jaintia Hills 1 Nartiang (ST)
2 Jowai (ST)
3 Raliang (ST)
4 Mowkaiaw (ST)
East Jaintia Hills 5 Sutnga Saipung (ST)
6 Khliehriat (ST)
West Jaintia Hills 7 Amlarem (ST)
Ri Bhoi 8 Mawhati (ST)
9 Nongpoh (ST)
10 Jirang (ST)
11 Umsning (ST)
12 Umroi (ST)
East Khasi Hills 13 Mawrengkneng (ST)
14 Pynthorumkhrah
15 Mawlai (ST)
16 East Shillong (ST)
17 North Shillong (ST)
18 West Shillong
19 South Shillong
20 Mylliem (ST)
21 Nongthymmai (ST)
22 Nongkrem (ST)
23 Sohiong (ST)
24 Mawphlang (ST)
25 Mawsynram (ST)
26 Shella (ST)
27 Pynursla (ST)
28 Sohra (ST)
29 Mawkynrew (ST)
Eastern West Khasi Hills 30 Mairang (ST)
31 Mawthadraishan (ST)
West Khasi Hills 32 Nongstoin (ST)
33 Rambrai-Jyrngam (ST)
34 Mawshynrut (ST)
South West Khasi Hills 35 Ranikor (ST)
36 Mawkyrwat (ST)
North Garo Hills 37 Kharkutta (ST)
38 Mendipathar (ST)
39 Resubelpara (ST)
40 Bajengdoba (ST)
East Garo Hills 41 Songsak (ST)
42 Rongjeng (ST)
43 Williamnagar (ST)
West Garo Hills 44 Raksamgre (ST)
45 Tikrikilla (ST)
46 Phulbari
47 Rajabala
48 Selsella (ST)
49 Dadenggre (ST)
50 North Tura (ST)
51 South Tura (ST)
52 Rangsakona (ST)
South West Garo Hills 53 Ampati (ST)
54 Mahendraganj (ST)
55 Salmanpara (ST)
West Garo Hills 56 Gambegre (ST)
57 Dalu (ST)
South Garo Hills 58 Rongara Siju (ST)
59 Chokpot (ST)
60 Baghmara (ST)

See also

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