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Elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) were held on 21 February 2025. [1] Of the 30 seats, 29 seats were open for election and one remaining seat is nominated. [2]
About 158 candidates including 12 women participated in the election. The voer turnout was 76.77%. [4] The highest voter turnout was recorded at Sohiong constituency (86.06%) and the lowest at Jirang (51.46%). [5]
The VPP won majority seats. The state ruling party NPP won 4 seats. The UDP won five seats, HSPDP won one seat, and two Independents won. The Congress party which earlier formed majority has drawn a blank. [3]
VPP member Strong Pillar Kharjana from Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah constituency was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the council. [2]
