2013 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election of 2013 was held on 23 February 2013 to elect the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from each of the 60 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the state of Meghalaya in India.

2013 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

← 2008 23 February 2013 2018 →
Turnout87.97% (Decrease1.87)
  First party Second party
 
Leader Mukul Sangma Donkupar Roy
Party INC UDP
Last election 25 seats[1] 11 seats[1]
Seats won 29 8
Seat change Increase 4[2] Decrease 3[2]
Popular vote 458783 225676
Percentage 34.78% 17.11%
Swing Increase1.88 Decrease1.26

Chief Minister before election

Mukul Sangma
INC

Chief Minister

Mukul Sangma
INC

Background

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The 8th Meghalaya Legislative Assembly was formed after Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election in 2008 and this assembly is to expire on 10 March 2013.[3] Hence the new election to the 9th Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is announced by the Election Commission of India.[4]

After the scrutiny of the nomination by the candidates, 345 candidates were able to contest in polls in which 320 men and 25 women.[5]

Results

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Summary of the 23 February 2013 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election results
 
Parties and coalitions Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Won +/−
Indian National Congress (INC) 458,783 34.8 29  4
United Democratic Party (UDP) 225,676 17.1 8  3
National People's Party (NPP) 116,251 8.8 2  2
Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) 55,049 4.2 4  2
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 24,256 1.8 2  13
North East Social Democratic Party (NESDP) 10,336 0.8 1  1
Garo National Council (GNC) 9,300 0.7 1  1
Independents (IND) 365,287 10.0 13  8
Total 1,319,039 100.00 60 ±0

Elected Members

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Constituency Reserved for
(SC/ST/None)
Member Party
Nartiang ST Sniawbhalang Dhar Indian National Congress
Jowai ST Roytre Christopher Laloo Indian National Congress
Raliang ST Comingone Ymbon Indian National Congress
Mowkaiaw ST Robinus Syngkon Independent
Sutnga Saipung ST Hopeful Bamon Independent
Khliehriat ST Justine Dkhar Independent
Amlarem ST Stephanson Mukhim Independent
Mawhati ST Julias Kitbok Dorphang Independent
Nongpoh ST Dr. D.d.lapang Indian National Congress
Jirang ST Lamboklang Mylliem North East Social Democratic Party
Umsning ST Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh Indian National Congress
Umroi ST Ngaitlang Dhar Indian National Congress
Mawryngkneng ST David A. Nongrum Independent
Pynthorumkhrah None A. L. Hek Indian National Congress
Mawlai ST Embhahlang Syiemlieh United Democratic Party
East Shillong ST Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh Indian National Congress
North Shillong ST Roshan Warjri Indian National Congress
West Shillong None Paul Lyngdoh United Democratic Party
South Shillong None Sanbor Shullai Nationalist Congress Party
Mylliem ST Ronnie V. Lyngdoh Indian National Congress
Nongthymmai ST Jemino Mawthoh United Democratic Party
Nongkrem ST Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit Hill State People's Democratic Party
Sohiong ST H. Donkupar R. Lyngdoh Indian National Congress
Mawphlang ST Kennedy Cornelius Khyriem Indian National Congress
Mawsynram ST Pynshngainlang Syiem Indian National Congress
Shella ST Donkupar Roy United Democratic Party
Pynursla ST Prestone Tynsong Indian National Congress
Sohra ST Titosstarwell Chyne United Democratic Party
Mawkynrew ST Remington Pyngrope United Democratic Party
Mairang ST Metbah Lyngdoh United Democratic Party
Mawthadraishan ST Brolding Nongsiej United Democratic Party
Nongstoin ST Hopingstone Lyngdoh Hill State People's Democratic Party
Rambrai Jyrngam ST Phlastingwell Pangniang Hill State People's Democratic Party
Mawshynrut ST Witting Mawsor Hill State People's Democratic Party
Ranikor ST Martin M. Danggo Indian National Congress
Mawkyrwat ST Rowell Lyngdoh Indian National Congress
Kharkutta ST Cherak Momin Indian National Congress
Mendipathar ST Marthon Sangma Nationalist Congress Party
Resubelpara ST Salseng C. Marak Indian National Congress
Bajengdoba ST Brigady Marak Independent
Songsak ST Nihim D Shira National People's Party
Rongjeng ST Sengnam Marak Indian National Congress
William Nagar ST Deborah C Marak Indian National Congress
Raksamgre ST Limison D. Sangma Indian National Congress
Tikrikila ST Michael T. Sangma Independent
Phulbari None Abu Taher Mondal Indian National Congress
Rajabala None Ashahel D Shira Independent
Selsella ST Clement Marak Indian National Congress
Dadenggre ST James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma National People's Party
North Tura ST Noverfield R. Marak Indian National Congress
South Tura ST John Leslee K Sangma Independent
Rangsakona ST Zenith M. Sangma Indian National Congress
Ampati ST Dr. Mukul Sangma Indian National Congress
Mahendraganj ST Dikkanchi D. Shira Indian National Congress
Salmanpara ST Winnerson D. Sangma Indian National Congress
Gambegre ST Saleng A. Sangma Independent
Dalu ST Kenethson R. Sangma Indian National Congress
Rongara Siju ST Rophul S. Marak Independent
Chokpot ST Clifford Marak Garo National Council
Baghmara ST Samuel M. Sangma Independent

References

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  1. ^ a b "Meghalaya 2008 (Statistical Report on General Election, 2008 to the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya)". eci.gov.in.
  2. ^ a b "Partywise Results". eciresults.ap.nic.in. Archived from the original on 22 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Welcome to Election Commission of India". eci.nic.in. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Schedule for the General Elections to he Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura and bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in the State Legislative Assemblies" (PDF). eci.nic.in. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2013.
  5. ^ "List of Contesting Candidates" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2014.