Mawthengkut Assembly constituency

Mawthengkut
Mawthengkut
Former constituency for the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
Constituency details
Country	India
Region	Northeast India
State	Meghalaya
Established	1972
Abolished	2013
Total electors	23,220
Entitlement to vote in Vidhan Sabha	Yes

Last updated January 25, 2025

Mawthengkut Assembly constituency was an assembly constituency in the India state of Meghalaya.

Members of the Legislative Assembly

Election	Member
1972	Raisen Mawsor	Independent politician
1973 By-election	Raisen Mawsor	Independent politician
1978	Ledishon Nongsiang	Hill State People's Democratic Party
1983	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	Hill State People's Democratic Party
1988	Maysalin War	Indian National Congress
1993	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	Hill State People's Democratic Party
1998	Maysalin War	Hill State People's Democratic Party
2003	Francis Pondit R. Sangma	Independent politician
2008	Francis Pondit R. Sangma	Indian National Congress

Election results

Assembly Election 2008

2008 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	INC	Francis Pondit R. Sangma	6,451	31.35%	5.71
	HSPDP	K. Phlasting Well Pangniang	4,126	20.05%	0.16
	UDP	Fantin Kitbok Ryntathiang	3,325	16.16%	New
	MDP	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	3,100	15.06%	3.82
	NCP	Chenang Ch. Marak	2,133	10.37%	0.64
	Independent	Mehallin S. Marak	588	2.86%	New
	Independent	Maysalin War	506	2.46%	New
Margin of victory			2,325	11.30%	6.12
Turnout			20,578	88.62%	16.72
Registered electors			23,220		0.63
	INC gain from Independent		Swing	0.53

Assembly Election 2003

2003 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	Francis Pondit R. Sangma	5,114	30.82%	*New*
	INC	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	4,254	25.64%	3.79
	HSPDP	Phlastingwel Pangniang	3,300	19.89%	13.53
	MDP	J. G. Rynniaw	1,866	11.25%	New
	NCP	Maysalin War	1,613	9.72%	New
	Independent	Dr. Alexander Lyngdoh	445	2.68%	New
Margin of victory			860	5.18%	1.19
Turnout			16,592	71.90%	2.12
Registered electors			23,075		14.24
	Independent gain from HSPDP		Swing	2.60

Assembly Election 1998

1998 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[5]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	HSPDP	Maysalin War	4,997	33.42%	11.36
	INC	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	4,400	29.43%	15.00
	UDP	Godwin K. Marak	3,002	20.08%	New
	PDM	Lazarus Lawrence Nongmin	2,025	13.54%	New
	BJP	Fredolin Sohphoh	528	3.53%	New
Margin of victory			597	3.99%	3.64
Turnout			14,952	77.34%	3.78
Registered electors			20,198		5.08
	HSPDP hold		Swing	11.36

Assembly Election 1993

1993 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[6]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	HSPDP	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	6,698	44.78%	6.75
	INC	Maysalin War	6,645	44.43%	3.84
	AHL(AM)	J. G. Rynniaw	1,148	7.68%	New
	Independent	Stalin Stephan Rajee	411	2.75%	New
	Independent	Listar Well Diengngan	27	0.18%	New
	Independent	Phisil Rongrin	27	0.18%	New
Margin of victory			53	0.35%	2.20
Turnout			14,956	80.07%	14.16
Registered electors			19,222		24.13
	HSPDP gain from INC		Swing	4.19

Assembly Election 1988

1988 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[7]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	INC	Maysalin War	4,001	40.59%	12.45
	HSPDP	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	3,749	38.04%	7.06
	HPU	Raisen Mawsor	2,106	21.37%	New
Margin of victory			252	2.56%	0.27
Turnout			9,856	66.49%	2.63
Registered electors			15,486		16.63
	INC gain from HSPDP		Swing

Assembly Election 1983

1983 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[8]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	HSPDP	H. Ledishon Nongsiang	2,726	30.98%	2.55
	INC	Eblin J. Sangma	2,477	28.15%	4.73
	AHL	Maysalin War	2,141	24.33%	8.77
	Independent	Raisen Mawsor	1,359	15.44%	New
	PDC	Edren Lynghkhoi	97	1.10%	New
Margin of victory			249	2.83%	2.40
Turnout			8,800	70.44%	10.27
Registered electors			13,278		18.11
	HSPDP hold		Swing	2.55

Assembly Election 1978

1978 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[9]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	HSPDP	Ledishon Nongsiang	2,111	33.53%	*New*
	AHL	Maysalin War	2,084	33.10%	1.64
	INC	Raisen Mawsor	2,070	32.88%	New
	Independent	H. Franslow Wahlang	17	0.27%	New
	Independent	S. C. Roy Syiemlieh	14	0.22%	New
Margin of victory			27	0.43%	29.06
Turnout			6,296	58.48%	4.29
Registered electors			11,242		66.11
	HSPDP gain from Independent		Swing	30.70

Assembly By-election 1973

1973 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly by-election : Mawthengkut^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	Raisen Mawsor	2,111	51.94%	*New*
	AHL	Maysalin War	1,953	48.06%	13.31
Margin of victory			158	3.89%	25.60
Turnout			4,064
	Independent hold		Swing

Assembly Election 1972

1972 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election : Mawthengkut^[11]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	Raisen Mawsor	2,248	64.23%	*New*
	AHL	Maysalin War	1,216	34.74%	New
	Independent	Saroiyrai Marwiein	36	1.03%	New
Margin of victory			1,032	29.49%
Turnout			3,500	53.62%
Registered electors			6,768
	Independent win (new seat)

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References

↑ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). 26 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
↑ As per article 88/177 of Constitution of India
↑ "General Election to Legislative Assembly, Mar 2008 - Valid Votes Secured" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya. Archived from the original (pdf) on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
↑ "General Election to Legislative Assembly, Mar 2003 - Valid Votes Secured" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya. Archived from the original (pdf) on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1993 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1988 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1983 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1978 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
↑ "Bye-Election to MeghalayaLegislative Assembly : May 1973" (PDF). CEO Meghalaya Shillong. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

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[1] "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). 26 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2021.

[2] As per article 88/177 of Constitution of India

[3] "General Election to Legislative Assembly, Mar 2008 - Valid Votes Secured" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya. Archived from the original (pdf) on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.

[4] "General Election to Legislative Assembly, Mar 2003 - Valid Votes Secured" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya. Archived from the original (pdf) on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.

[5] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[6] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1993 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[7] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1988 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[8] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1983 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[9] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1978 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[10] "Bye-Election to MeghalayaLegislative Assembly : May 1973" (PDF). CEO Meghalaya Shillong. Retrieved 13 September 2017.

[11] "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya" (PDF). eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

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v t e Assembly constituencies of Meghalaya
Current	A Amlarem Ampati B Baghmara Bajengdoba C Chokpot D Dadenggre Dalu E East Shillong G Gambegre J Jirang Jowai K Kharkutta Khliehriat M Mahendraganj Mairang Mawhati Mawkynrew Mawkyrwat Mawlai Mawphlang Mawryngkneng Mawshynrut Mawsynram Mawthadraishan Mendipathar Mowkaiaw Mylliem N Nartiang Nongkrem Nongpoh Nongstoin Nongthymmai North Shillong North Tura P Phulbari Pynthorumkhrah Pynursla R Rajabala Raksamgre Raliang Rambrai-Jyrngam Rangsakona Ranikor Resubelpara Rongara Siju Rongjeng S Salmanpara Selsella Shella Sohiong Sohra Songsak South Shillong South Tura Sutnga Saipung T Tikrikilla U Umroi Umsning W West Shillong Williamnagar
Defunct	Ampatigiri Dalamgiri Dambuk Aga Dienglieng Jaiaw Kherapara Laban Laitumkhrah Langkyrdem Langrin Malki Malki-Nongthymmai Mawkhar Mawprem Mawthengkut Mynsoraliang Nongbah-Wahiajer Nongkhlaw Nongshken Nongspung Nongtalang Pariong Rongchugiri Rongram Rongrenggiri Rymbai Shillong Cantt Siju Sohryngkham Sutnga Sutnga-Shangpung Tura War-Jaintia
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