Meghalaya Legislative Assembly

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Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
11th Meghalaya Assembly
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Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Leadership
Speaker
Deputy Speaker
Conrad Sangma, NPP
since 6 March 2018
Structure
Seats60
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Political groups
 Government (50)
  MDA (50) [2] [3] [4]

Official Opposition (10)

  INDIA (10)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
 27 February 2023
Next election
2028
Meeting place
Vidhana Bhavan, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Website
http://megassembly.gov.in/

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Meghalaya. [5]

Contents

Constituted as a directly elected body in 1972, it has 60 members, filled through direct elections held every five years. [5] Like other Indian states, Meghalaya has a parliamentary system of government. The executive branch of the Meghalaya Government is derived from the Legislative Assembly.

History

In independent India, the areas now constituting the state of Meghalaya were part of the state of Assam and represented in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The Indian Parliament passed the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act in 1969, which led to the establishment of an autonomous state of Meghalaya within Assam on 2 April 1970. [5] [6] A legislature of 37 members for the new autonomous state was established, with representatives elected indirectly by the autonomous direct councils. [5] [6] The first sitting of the assembly took place in Tura on 14 April 1970. In 1971, the Indian Parliament passed the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, which converted Meghalaya from an autonomous state within Assam to a full member state of the Indian Union. [5] The State of Meghalaya was officially formed on 21 January 1972. [5] The Legislative Assembly was then reconstituted as a directly elected body.[ citation needed ]

The regions of Meghalaya are represented in the Assembly, with 29 members elected from Khasi Hills, 7 from Jaintia Hills and 24 from Garo Hills. [7]

List of Assemblies

The following is the list of all the Meghalaya Legislative Assemblies: [8]

AssemblyTerm of AssemblySpeakerTerm of SpeakerLeader of House
(Chief Minister)		Term of Leader of HouseParty of Leader of House [a] Remarks
1st Assembly19721978 R. S. Lyngdoh 25 March 19721978 Williamson A. Sangma 18 March 197221 November 1976 All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC)---
22 November 19763 March 1978 Indian National Congress (INC)
2nd Assembly19781983 W. Syiemiong 20 March 19781983 D. D. Pugh 10 March 19786 May 1979 APHLC ---
B. B. Lyngdoh 7 May 19797 May 1981 APHLC
Williamson A. Sangma 7 May 198124 February 1983 INC
3rd Assembly19831988 E. K. Mawlong 9 March 198312 December 1988 B. B. Lyngdoh 2 March 198331 March 1983 APHLC ---
Williamson A. Sangma 2 April 19835 February 1988 INC
4th Assembly19881993 P. G. Marbaniang 24 February 198815 December 1989 Purno A. Sangma 6 February 198825 March 1990 INC ---
P. R. Kyndiah 20 December 19891993 B. B. Lyngdoh 26 March 199010 October 1991 Hill People's Union
President's Rule [b] 11 October 19915 February 1992NA
P. R. Kyndiah 20 December 19891993 D.D. Lapang 5 February 199219 February 1993 INC
5th Assembly19931998 J. D. Rymbai 12 October 199317 April 1997 S. C. Marak 19 February 199327 February 1998 INC ---
Monindra Rava 22 July 19976 March 1998
6th Assembly19982003 E. K. Mawlong 10 March 19988 March 2000 S. C. Marak 27 February 199810 March 1998 INC Though the Leader was an Independent, the government was a coalition of NCP, etc. Khonglam became the first independent Chief Minister of an Indian state in history.
B. B. Lyngdoh 10 March 199814 October 1999 INC
B. B. Lyngdoh 14 October 19998 March 2000 United Democratic Party (UDP)
E. D. Marak 20 July 20002 March 2003
E. K. Mawlong 8 March 20008 December 2001 United Democratic Party (UDP)
F. A. Khonglam 8 December 20014 March 2003 Independent
7th Assembly20032008 M. M. Danggo 12 March 20037 March 2008 D.D. Lapang 4 March 200315 June 2006 INC ---
J. D. Rymbai 15 June 200610 March 2007 INC
D.D. Lapang 10 March 20077 March 2008 INC
8th Assembly20082013 Bindo Lanong 20 March 200815 May 2009 D. D. Lapang 10 March 200819 March 2008 INC INC got the highest number of seats (25) but since no majority could be secured by it even after gaining 3 Independents' support, Lapang resigned as Chief Minister in less than 10 days. Then a coalition called Meghalaya Progressive Alliance was formed, comprising all non-Congress parties like NCP (15), UDP (11), HSPDP (2), KHNAM (1) and Independents (3), thus 33 in total, to form the government under Roy. However, the coalition barely survived a year and collapsed leading to promulgation of President's Rule. After a month, several parties of the Alliance left and supported Congress to form the government with Lapang again being sworn in as the Chief Minister.
Donkupar Roy 19 March 200819 March 2009 United Democratic Party (UDP)
President's Rule [b] 19 March 200913 April 2009NA
Charles Pyngrope 25 May 2009? D. D. Lapang 13 April 200918 April 2010 INC
Mukul Sangma 20 April 20105 March 2013 INC
9th Assembly20132018 A. T. Mondal March 2013March 2018 Mukul Sangma 5 March 20136 March 2018 INC ---
10th Assembly 20182023 Donkupar Roy
Metbah Lyngdoh 		6 March 20185 March 2023 Conrad Sangma 6 March 20184 March 2023 National People's Party (NPP) The NDA government was formed by the coalition of 39 MLA's including NPP (20), UDP (8), PDF (4), HSPDP (2), BJP (2) and (2)Independents with Conrad Sangma as Leader of the House. [10]
11th Assembly 2023Present Thomas A. Sangma 9 March 2023Present Conrad Sangma 7 March 2023Present National People's Party (NPP) The NDA government was formed by the coalition of 45 MLA's including NPP (26), UDP (11), PDF (2), HSPDP (2), BJP (2) and (2)Independents with Conrad Sangma as Leader of the House.

Committees

There are 15 committees in the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya: [11]

  1. Business Advisory Committee: decides the time-table for assembly functions and for evaluation of legislation.
  2. Committee on Petitions: responsible for examining petitions submitted to the assembly, collecting evidence and preparing reports.
  3. Committee on Public Accounts: examines the budget, appropriations and auditing of state agencies, programmes and government.
  4. Committee on Public Undertakings: responsible for monitoring and improving the workings of public sector undertakings such as government corporations, housing programmes and economic development schemes.
  5. Committee on Estimates: evaluates statistics and estimates to improve the efficiency and administration of various government functions, agencies and programmes.
  6. Committee Welfare of the Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes: responsible for monitoring programmes aimed for the economic and social development of the scheduled castes, tribes and backward classes residing in the state of Meghalaya.
  7. Committee of Privileges: examines any issues and violations of the privileges, conduct and benefits given to members of the assembly.
  8. Committee on Subordinate Legislation: monitors if the state government's functions and legislation comply with the state constitution.
  9. Committee on Government Assurances: monitors the reliability and fulfillment of targets and promises made by the chief minister and cabinet ministers.
  10. Rules Committee: maintains the rules of business and code of conduct for members of the assembly.
  11. House Committee: oversees the amenities for members of the assembly such as housing, food, health-care and transport.
  12. Library Committee: is responsible for the maintenance and development of the state government and assembly library.
  13. Select Committee: is charged with the examination and development of specific legislation, preparing it for final passage.
  14. Committee on the Empowerment of Women: oversees schemes and programmes aimed to increase representation of women in society and economic sectors.
  15. Budget Committee: examines budget proposals for various organs and departments of the state government.

Members of Legislative Assembly

DistrictNo.ConstituencyNamePartyAllianceRemarks
West Jaintia Hills 1 Nartiang (ST) Sniawbhalang Dhar National People's Party MDA Deputy Chief Minister
2 Jowai (ST) Wailadmiki Shylla National People's Party MDA
3 Raliang (ST) Comingone Ymbon National People's Party MDA Cabinet Minister
4 Mowkaiaw (ST) Nujorki Sungoh United Democratic Party MDA
East Jaintia Hills 5 Sutnga Saipung (ST) Santa Mary Shylla National People's Party MDA
6 Khliehriat (ST) Kyrmen Shylla United Democratic Party MDA Cabinet Minister
West Jaintia Hills 7 Amlarem (ST) Lahkmen Rymbui United Democratic Party MDA
Ri Bhoi 8 Mawhati (ST) Charles Marngar Indian National Congress UPA Switched from INC to NPP
National People's Party MDA
9 Nongpoh (ST) Mayralborn Syiem United Democratic Party MDA
10 Jirang (ST) Sosthenes Sohyun National People's Party MDA
11 Umsning (ST) Celestine Lyngdoh Indian National Congress UPA Switched from INC to NPP
National People's Party MDA
12 Umroi (ST) Damanbait Lamare National People's Party MDA
East Khasi Hills 13 Mawrengkneng (ST) Heaving Stone Kharpran Voice of the People Party Others
14 Pynthorumkhrah Alexander Laloo Hek Bharatiya Janata Party MDA Cabinet Minister
15 Mawlai (ST) Brightstarwell Marbaniang Voice of the People Party Others
16 East Shillong (ST) Ampareen Lyngdoh National People's Party MDA Cabinet Minister
17 North Shillong (ST) Adelbert Nongrum Voice of the People Party Others
18 West Shillong Paul Lyngdoh United Democratic Party MDA Cabinet Minister
19 South Shillong Sanbor Shullai Bharatiya Janata Party MDA
20 Mylliem (ST) Ronnie V. Lyngdoh Indian National Congress UPA
21 Nongthymmai (ST) Charles Pyngrope Trinamool Congress Others
22 Nongkrem (ST) Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit Voice of the People Party Others
23 Sohiong (ST) Synshar Lyngdoh Thabah United Democratic Party MDA
24 Mawphlang (ST) Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah United Democratic Party MDA
25 Mawsynram (ST) Ollan Singh Suin United Democratic Party MDA
26 Shella (ST) Balajied Kupar Synrem United Democratic Party MDA
27 Pynursla (ST) Prestone Tysong National People's Party MDA Deputy Chief Minister
28 Sohra (ST) Gavin Miguel Mylleim People's Democratic Front MDA PDF merged with NPP [12]
National People's Party MDA
29 Mawkynrew (ST) Banteidor Lyngdoh People's Democratic Front MDA PDF merged with NPP [12]
National People's Party MDA
Eastern West Khasi Hills 30 Mairang (ST) Metbah Lyngdoh United Democratic Party MDA
31 Mawthadraishan (ST) Shakliar Warjri Hill State People's Democratic Party MDA Cabinet Minister
West Khasi Hills 32 Nongstoin (ST) Gabriel Wahlang Indian National Congress UPA Switched from INC to NPP
National People's Party MDA
33 Rambrai-Jyrngam (ST) Remington Gabil Momin Independent politician MDA
34 Mawshynrut (ST) Methodius Dkhar Hill State People's Democratic Party MDA
South West Khasi Hills 35 Ranikor (ST) Pius Marwein United Democratic Party MDA
36 Mawkyrwat (ST) Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar United Democratic Party MDA
North Garo Hills 37 Kharkutta (ST) Rupert Momin National People's Party MDA
38 Mendipathar (ST) Marthon J. Sangma National People's Party MDA
39 Resubelpara (ST) Timothy J. Shira National People's Party MDA
40 Bajengdoba (ST) Pongseng Marak National People's Party MDA
East Garo Hills 41 Songsak (ST) Mukul Sangma Trinamool Congress OthersLeader of Opposition TMC
42 Rongjeng (ST) Jim M. Sangma National People's Party MDA
43 Williamnagar (ST) Marcuise N. Marak National People's Party MDA Cabinet Minister
West Garo Hills 44 Raksamgre (ST) Limison D. Sangma National People's Party MDA
45 Tikrikilla (ST) Jimmy D. Sangma National People's Party MDA
46 Phulbari Abu Taher Mondal National People's Party MDA Cabinet Minister
47 Rajabala Mizanur Rahman Kazi Trinamool Congress Others
48 Selsella (ST) Arbinstone B. Marak National People's Party MDA
49 Dadenggre (ST) Rupa M. Marak Trinamool Congress Others
50 North Tura (ST) Thomas A. Sangma National People's Party MDA Speaker
51 South Tura (ST) Conrad Sangma National People's Party MDA Chief Minister
52 Rangsakona (ST) Subir Marak National People's Party MDA
South West Garo Hills 53 Ampati (ST) Miani D Shira Trinamool Congress Others
54 Mahendraganj (ST) Sanjay A. Sangma National People's Party MDA
55 Salmanpara (ST) Ian Botham K. Sangma National People's Party MDA
West Garo Hills 56 Gambegre (ST) Saleng A. Sangma Indian National Congress UPA Elected to 18th Loksabha [13]
Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma National People's Party MDA Elected in bypoll
57 Dalu (ST) Brening A. Sangma National People's Party MDA
South Garo Hills 58 Rongara Siju (ST) Rakkam A. Sangma National People's Party MDA Cabinet Minister
59 Chokpot (ST) Sengchim N. Sangma National People's Party MDA
60 Baghmara (ST) Kartush R. Marak Independent politician MDA

List of Leaders of Opposition

YearAssemblyPortraitName Constituency TenureChief MinisterParty
1978 2nd
P. R. Kyndiah (cropped).jpg
Paty Ripple Kyndiah Jaiaw 19791981
2008 8th D. D. Lapang
Donkupar Roy
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma.JPG
Conrad Sangma Selsella 20092013 President's rule Nationalist Congress Party
D D Lapang
Mukul Sangma
2013 9th
The Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister , Dr. Donkupar Roy , at the 52nd National Development Council Meeting , at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on December 9, 2006.jpg
Donkupar Roy [14] Shella Assembly 18 June 20135 March 2018 Mukul Sangma United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)
2018 10th
Mukul Sangma 2014.jpg
Mukul Sangma [15] Songsak 14 March 201824 November 2021 Conrad Sangma Indian National Congress
Vacant24 November 202113 January 2022N/A
Mukul Sangma.jpg
Mukul Sangma [16] Songsak 13 January 20224 March 2023 All India Trinamool Congress
2023 11th Ronnie V. Lyngdoh [17] Mylliem 09 June 202328 August 2024 Indian National Congress
The Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda calling on the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr. Mukul Sangma, in Shillong on August 24, 2017.jpg
Mukul Sangma [18] Songsak 28 August 2024Incumbent All India Trinamool Congress

Notes

  1. ↑ This column only names the chief minister's party. The state government he headed may have been a complex coalition of several parties and independents; these are not listed here.
  2. 1 2 President's rule may be imposed when the "government in a state is not able to function as per the Constitution", which often happens because no party or coalition has a majority in the assembly. When President's rule is in force in a state, its council of ministers stands dissolved. The office of chief minister thus lies vacant, and the administration is taken over by the governor, who functions on behalf of the central government. At times, the legislative assembly also stands dissolved. [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Congress's Ronnie Lyngdoh LOP in Meghalaya".
  2. ↑ "Meghalaya: 45 MLAs in Conrad Sagma's coalition as 2 more parties extend support". The Times of India. 6 March 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Meghalaya: Two more parties offer support to NPP as coalition tally touches 45". Hindustan Times. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "UDP wins Sohiong adjourned poll in Meghalaya". Deccan Herald. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Meghalaya Legislative Assembly". National Informatics Centre.
  6. 1 2 Hamlet Bareh (2001). Encyclopaedia of North-East India: Meghalaya. Mittal Publications. pp. 9–12. ISBN   978-81-7099-791-7.
  7. ↑ "Homepage: Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Government of Meghalaya". Chief Electoral Officer, Government of Meghalaya.
  8. ↑ "Meghalaya Legislature, Mumbai" (PDF). Legislative Bodies in India website. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  9. ↑ Amberish K. Diwanji. "A dummy's guide to President's rule". Rediff.com. 15 March 2005.
  10. ↑ "Meghalaya bypolls: MDA ties up with NPP, UDP after parties win by-elections, increases tally to 39 seats". Firstpost. 27 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Committees". National Informatics Centre.
  12. 1 2 "PDF merges with NPP". The Shillong Times. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  13. ↑ Laitphlang, David (4 June 2024). "Meghalaya: Sitting MPs ousted; ruling NPP loses from its bastion in Tura". The Hindustan Times . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "Donkupar Roy is Leader of Opposition | The Shillong Times". theshillongtimes.com. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  15. ↑ Press Trust of India. "Mukul Sangma leader of opposition in Meghalaya". Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "Mukul made leader of opposition | The Shillong Times". theshillongtimes.com. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  17. ↑ "Congress' Ronnie V Lyngdoh leader of opposition in Meghalaya assembly". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  18. ↑ "Mukul Sangma Appointed As Leader Of Opposition In Meghalaya Assembly". guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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