2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

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All 60 seats in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly 31 seats needed for a majority
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
Structure of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election Conrad Sangma NPP Chief Minister after election Conrad Sangma NPP

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

   National People's Party

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Photo	Seats Contested
	National People's Party			Conrad Sangma		57 [4] [5]

   Indian National Congress

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Photo	Seats Contested
	Indian National Congress			Vincent Pala		60 [4] [5]

   All India Trinamool Congress

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Photo	Seats Contested
	All India Trinamool Congress			Mukul Sangma		56 [4] [5]

   Bharatiya Janata Party

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats Contested
	Bharatiya Janata Party			Ernest Mawrie [6]	60 [4] [5]

Others

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats Contested
	United Democratic Party			Metbah Lyngdoh	46 [4] [5]
	Voice of the People Party			Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit [7]	18 [4] [5]
	Hill State People's Democratic Party			KP Pangniang [8]	11 [4] [5]
	People's Democratic Front			Gavin Miguel Mylliem [9]	9 [4] [5]
	Republican Party of India (Athawale)				8
	Janata Dal (United)				3
	Garo National Council			Nikman Ch Marak [10]	2 [4]
	Republican Party of India				2

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 Lamphrang Lamare		UDP	Lambor Malngiang		BJP	David T. Kharkongor
	23	Sohiong (ST) [20]		NPP	Samlin Malngiang		INC	S. Osborne Kharjana		AITC	Stodingstar Thabah		UDP	Synshar Lyngdoh Thabah		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 [21]
	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	Mizanur Rahman Kazi		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. ^[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 ^[33]

Party		Popular vote			Seats
		Votes	%	±pp	Contested	Won	+/−
	National People's Party	584,338	31.49	11.43	56	26	6
	United Democratic Party	300,747	16.21	4.61	45	12	6
	All India Trinamool Congress	255,742	13.78	13.38	55	5	5
	Indian National Congress	243,841	13.14	15.36	59	5	16
	Voice of the People Party	101,264	5.46	New	18	4	New
	Bharatiya Janata Party	173,043	9.33	0.27	59	2
	Hill State People's Democratic Party	65,989	3.56	1.74	10	2
	People's Democratic Front	34,974	1.88	6.32	9	2	2
	Garo National Council	9290	0.53	0.9	2	0
	Independents	66704	3.6	TBD		2	1
	Others	TBD	0.23	TBD		0	1
	NOTA	14,680	0.79	TBD
Total			100%
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Votes cast/ turnout
Abstentions
Registered voters

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

Division	District	Seats	NPP	UDP	AITC	INC	VPP	BJP	Others
Tura	North Garo Hills	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
	East Garo Hills	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0
	South Garo Hills	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
	West Garo Hills	11	8	0	2	1	0	0	0
	South West Garo Hills	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0
Shillong	West Jaintia Hills	5	3	2	0	0	0	0	0
	East Jaintia Hills	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
	East Khasi Hills	17	2	5	1	1	4	2	2
	West Khasi Hills	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2
	South West Khasi Hills	2	0	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	12	5	5	4	2	7

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

• 2023 elections in India
• Elections in Meghalaya

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