All statesMeghalaya · 1998 60 seats
Meghalaya Meghalaya elects 60 MLAs to its assembly . A party needs 31 for a majority . Indian National Congress won 25 of 60 seats.
! INC was the largest party but 6 short of 31, so it needs partners.
75 Out of every 100 voters here, 75 voted. In 1993: 80.
Deep dive into Meghalaya↓ Seats one dot per seat · hover for the party
UDP20 27.0% of votes
Others15 37.0% of votes
INC25 35.0% of votes
Hover a seat to see its party 31 for a majority
The numbers Turnout
74.52 %
−5.0 pts vs 1993
Electors
11.57 lakh
in 60 constituencies
Women MLAs
3
of 15 women candidates
Candidates
308
15 women · NOTA 0.0%
Who won the 60 seats one tile per constituency, grouped by party
Votes vs seats pale = share of votes · solid = share of seats
Share of votes Share of seats
INC 35% → 42%
UDP 27% → 33%
Independent 16% → 8%
PDM 7% → 5%
HPDP 7% → 5%
BJP 5% → 5%
GNC 2% → 2%
Vote share bars: % of valid votes · right: seats
Notable contests tap one to open that constituency
Constituencies 60 · tap one for the full result
1. War-Jaintia ST 710 4.2% margin Riang Lenon Tariang · UDP
Riang Lenon Tariang · UDP 6,608 38.9% Johndeng Pohrmen · INC 5,898 34.7% Third · HPDP 4,276 25.2%
Turnout 78.5% Electors 21,899 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
2. Rymbai ST 334 1.3% margin Simon Siangshai · UDP
Simon Siangshai · UDP 9,287 37.2% Obil Kyndait · PDM 8,953 35.9% Third · INC 6,722 26.9%
Turnout 89.3% Electors 28,480 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
3. Sutnga-Shangpung ST 1,830 10.9% margin Oliverneat Chyrmang · UDP
Oliverneat Chyrmang · UDP 7,282 43.5% Shitlang Pale · INC 5,452 32.5% Third · Independent 2,617 15.6%
Turnout 83.0% Electors 20,672 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
4. Raliang ST 225 1.1% margin Mishalan Suchiang · UDP
Mishalan Suchiang · UDP 7,370 37.5% Herbert Suchiang · INC 7,145 36.4% Third · HPDP 4,203 21.4%
Turnout 85.6% Electors 23,462 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
5. Nartiang ST 2,284 12.8% margin H. Britainwar Dan · UDP
H. Britainwar Dan · UDP 7,735 43.3% Henry Lamin · INC 5,451 30.5% Third · HPDP 4,698 26.3%
Turnout 82.4% Electors 22,314 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
6. Nongbah-Wahiajer ST 2,746 16.1% margin Kyrmen Susngi · UDP
Kyrmen Susngi · UDP 8,887 52.2% Edmund Speakerson Lyngdoh · INC 6,141 36.1% Third · Independent 1,723 10.1%
Turnout 82.9% Electors 20,873 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
7. Jowai ST 212 1.2% margin Singh Mulieh · UDP
Singh Mulieh · UDP 8,775 50.6% Roytre Christopher Laloo · INC 8,563 49.4%
Turnout 82.7% Electors 21,363 Candidates 2 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
8. Mawhati ST 696 5.0% margin Phingwell Muktieh · INC
Phingwell Muktieh · INC 3,941 28.4% Rangkynsai Makdoh · Independent 3,245 23.4% Third · UDP 3,075 22.2%
Turnout 80.8% Electors 17,912 Candidates 7 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
9. Umroi ST 3,078 18.1% margin E.K. Mawlong · UDP
E.K. Mawlong · UDP 8,607 50.6% Stanly Wiss Rymbai · PDM 5,529 32.5% Third · HPDP 1,762 10.3%
Turnout 75.8% Electors 23,199 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
10. Nongpoh ST 2,504 15.3% margin D.D. Lapang · INC
D.D. Lapang · INC 9,070 55.5% Constantine Lyngdoh · UDP 6,566 40.2% Third · BJP 416 2.5%
Turnout 79.8% Electors 21,220 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
11. Jirang ST 3,518 25.9% margin J.D. Rymbai · INC
J.D. Rymbai · INC 7,058 51.9% Micheal Giri Dkhar · UDP 3,540 26.0% Third · HPDP 1,984 14.6%
Turnout 66.8% Electors 21,424 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
12. Mairang ST 1,290 7.8% margin Kitdor Syiem · INC
Kitdor Syiem · INC 6,261 37.7% Fuller Lyngdoh Mawnai · HPDP 4,971 29.9% Third · UDP 3,699 22.3%
Turnout 76.8% Electors 22,175 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
13. Nongspung ST 1,236 7.7% margin John Anthony Lygdoh · UDP
John Anthony Lygdoh · UDP 6,128 38.3% S. Loniak Marbaniang · INC 4,892 30.5% Third · HPDP 4,699 29.3%
Turnout 77.8% Electors 21,054 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
14. Sohiong ST 344 1.9% margin Rain Augustine Lyngdoh · UDP
Rain Augustine Lyngdoh · UDP 8,506 47.5% H. Donkupar R. Lyngdoh · INC 8,162 45.6% Third · HPDP 1,052 5.9%
Turnout 80.8% Electors 22,869 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
15. Mylliem ST 606 4.1% margin Pynshai M. Syiem · Independent
Pynshai M. Syiem · Independent 7,421 50.6% Sounder S. Cajee · PDM 6,815 46.5% Third · BJP 415 2.8%
Turnout 77.5% Electors 19,528 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
16. Malki-Nongthymmai ST 421 3.5% margin Tony Cortis Lyngdoh · INC
Tony Cortis Lyngdoh · INC 5,240 43.2% Bindo M. Lanong · UDP 4,819 39.7% Third · BJP 840 6.9%
Turnout 58.0% Electors 21,426 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
17. Laitumkharah ST 2,138 21.9% margin Robert Garnett Lyngdoh · INC
Robert Garnett Lyngdoh · INC 4,975 50.9% Margaret Rose Mawlong · UDP 2,837 29.0% Third · BJP 1,451 14.8%
Turnout 56.7% Electors 17,646 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
18. Pynthorumkhrah 2,505 17.5% margin A.L. Hek · BJP
A.L. Hek · BJP 8,159 56.9% James Marvin Pariat · INC 5,654 39.4% Third · UDP 362 2.5%
Turnout 62.3% Electors 23,537 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
19. Jaiaw ST 2,049 21.1% margin A.H. Scott Lyngdoh · UDP
A.H. Scott Lyngdoh · UDP 4,430 45.6% Martamlin Pyrbot · BJP 2,381 24.5% Third · Independent 1,499 15.4%
Turnout 64.3% Electors 15,517 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
20. Mawkhar ST 82 1.3% margin Roshan Warjri · UDP
Roshan Warjri · UDP 3,228 50.3% Friday Lyngdoh · INC 3,146 49.0% Third · RJD 47 0.7%
Turnout 61.6% Electors 10,749 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
21. Mawprem 1,789 16.8% margin Dhrubanath Joshi · INC
Dhrubanath Joshi · INC 5,943 55.9% H. Aiontis Roy Kharphuli · BJP 4,154 39.0% Third · UDP 422 4.0%
Turnout 60.1% Electors 18,419 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
22. Laban 507 6.0% margin Thrang Hok Rangad · BJP
Thrang Hok Rangad · BJP 2,925 34.4% Anthony Lyngdoh · UDP 2,418 28.4% Third · PDM 1,135 13.3%
Turnout 62.0% Electors 14,105 Candidates 9 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
23. Mawlai ST 678 4.3% margin Process T. Sawkmie · UDP
Process T. Sawkmie · UDP 7,723 48.8% Founder S. Cajee · PDM 7,045 44.5% Third · INC 1,072 6.8%
Turnout 67.4% Electors 24,097 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
24. Sohryngkham ST 10 0.1% margin Sanbor Swell Lyngdoh · UDP
Sanbor Swell Lyngdoh · UDP 4,746 36.1% Dapmain Khyriemmujat · INC 4,736 36.0% Third · PDM 3,313 25.2%
Turnout 71.5% Electors 18,727 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
25. Dienglieng ST 1,382 11.4% margin Martle N. Mukhim · UDP
Martle N. Mukhim · UDP 5,655 46.5% Medistar Warbah · INC 4,273 35.1% Third · Independent 2,118 17.4%
Turnout 74.1% Electors 16,823 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
26. Nongkrem ST 986 7.1% margin Elston Roy Kharkongor · PDM
Elston Roy Kharkongor · PDM 3,002 21.5% John F. Kharshiing · UDP 2,016 14.4% Third · Independent 1,932 13.8%
Turnout 75.7% Electors 18,998 Candidates 14 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
27. Lyngkyrdem ST 817 7.0% margin B.B. Lyngdoh · UDP
B.B. Lyngdoh · UDP 4,843 41.3% Youngstenshon Tynsong · INC 4,026 34.3% Third · HSP 2,777 23.7%
Turnout 63.7% Electors 18,972 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
28. Nongshken ST 250 2.2% margin Khan Khongdkhar · INC
Khan Khongdkhar · INC 5,329 47.3% Ganold Stone Massar · UDP 5,079 45.1% Third · PDM 497 4.4%
Turnout 73.2% Electors 15,757 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
29. Sohra ST 1,104 10.1% margin Flinder Anderson Khonglam · Independent
Flinder Anderson Khonglam · Independent 4,221 38.8% Walter David Lyngwi · INC 3,117 28.6% Third · PDM 2,051 18.8%
Turnout 69.4% Electors 16,074 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
30. Shella ST 811 9.5% margin Donkupar Roy · UDP
Donkupar Roy · UDP 3,773 44.4% G.Granderson Syiemlieh · INC 2,962 34.8% Third · PDM 1,715 20.2%
Turnout 65.0% Electors 13,324 Candidates 4 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
31. Mawsynram ST 1,978 15.8% margin D.Plaslanding Iangjuh · UDP
D.Plaslanding Iangjuh · UDP 4,492 35.8% Mestonnath Kharchandy · INC 2,514 20.0% Third · Independent 2,239 17.8%
Turnout 74.7% Electors 17,320 Candidates 8 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
32. Mawkyrwat ST 174 1.2% margin B. Bires Nongsiej · UDP
B. Bires Nongsiej · UDP 4,248 30.1% Rowell Lyngdoh · INC 4,074 28.9% Third · HPDP 3,919 27.8%
Turnout 80.9% Electors 17,777 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
33. Pariong ST 4,030 34.4% margin Tubarlin Lyngdoh Nonglait · HPDP
Tubarlin Lyngdoh Nonglait · HPDP 6,393 54.5% Ricardus Iawphniaw · INC 2,363 20.1% Third · PDM 1,581 13.5%
Turnout 74.6% Electors 16,077 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
34. Nongstoin ST 3,886 19.5% margin Hopingstone Lyngdoh · HPDP
Hopingstone Lyngdoh · HPDP 8,688 43.7% Jesparwell Dkhar · INC 4,802 24.1% Third · Independent 4,411 22.2%
Turnout 65.7% Electors 31,143 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
35. Langrin ST 124 0.9% margin Martin M. Danggo · PDM
Martin M. Danggo · PDM 4,584 32.5% Probin K. Raswai · INC 4,460 31.6% Third · HPDP 2,334 16.5%
Turnout 79.6% Electors 18,265 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
36. Mawthengkut ST 597 4.0% margin Maysalin War · HPDP
Maysalin War · HPDP 4,997 33.4% H. Ledishon Nongsiang · INC 4,400 29.4% Third · UDP 3,002 20.1%
Turnout 77.3% Electors 20,198 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
37. Baghmara ST 670 5.2% margin Lotsing A. Sangma · INC
Lotsing A. Sangma · INC 6,414 49.5% Sengran Sangma · UDP 5,744 44.3% Third · Independent 627 4.8%
Turnout 79.2% Electors 16,693 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
38. Rongrenggiri ST 1,723 10.0% margin Debora C. Marak · INC
Debora C. Marak · INC 7,046 40.9% Projend D. Sangma · UDP 5,323 30.9% Third · Independent 3,374 19.6%
Turnout 67.1% Electors 26,533 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
39. Rongjeng ST 2,539 21.6% margin Sujit Sangma · INC
Sujit Sangma · INC 5,483 46.6% Pleander G. Momin · UDP 2,944 25.0% Third · Independent 2,820 24.0%
Turnout 72.1% Electors 16,944 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
40. Kharkutta ST 3,725 28.5% margin Elstone D. Marak · INC
Elstone D. Marak · INC 6,324 48.4% Omillo K. Sangma · Independent 2,599 19.9% Third · UDP 2,312 17.7%
Turnout 74.2% Electors 18,321 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
41. Mendipathar ST 145 1.0% margin Frankenstein W. Momin · INC
Frankenstein W. Momin · INC 6,046 40.3% Beninstand G. Momin · UDP 5,901 39.4% Third · Independent 3,046 20.3%
Turnout 79.3% Electors 19,592 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
42. Resubelpara ST 282 2.1% margin Salseng C. Marak · INC
Salseng C. Marak · INC 6,526 49.5% Timothy Shira · UDP 6,244 47.4% Third · Independent 412 3.1%
Turnout 76.2% Electors 18,108 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
43. Songsak ST 2,272 18.9% margin Tonsing N. Marak · INC
Tonsing N. Marak · INC 4,089 34.1% Heltone N. Marak · UDP 1,817 15.1% Third · GNC 1,722 14.3%
Turnout 74.3% Electors 17,121 Candidates 7 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
44. Bajengdoba ST 194 1.6% margin Chamberline B. Marak · INC
Chamberline B. Marak · INC 6,212 49.8% John Manner Marak · UDP 6,018 48.2% Third · GNC 247 2.0%
Turnout 76.5% Electors 17,126 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
45. Tikrikilla ST 1,020 7.8% margin Mohindra Rava · INC
Mohindra Rava · INC 4,618 35.2% Nagendra Rabha · Independent 3,598 27.4% Third · Independent 2,169 16.5%
Turnout 77.8% Electors 17,416 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
46. Dadenggiri ST 1,041 6.5% margin Augustine Marak · Independent
Augustine Marak · Independent 7,871 49.0% Edmund K. Sangma · INC 6,830 42.5% Third · GNC 1,351 8.4%
Turnout 77.4% Electors 21,596 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
47. Rongchugiri ST 2,002 18.9% margin Beckstar Sangma · INC
Beckstar Sangma · INC 4,841 45.8% Sherjee M. Sangma · Independent 2,839 26.9% Third · Independent 1,010 9.6%
Turnout 82.2% Electors 13,340 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
48. Phulbari 204 1.2% margin Abu Taher Mondal · Independent
Abu Taher Mondal · Independent 3,597 20.6% Manirul Islam Sarker · Independent 3,393 19.5% Third · BJP 2,983 17.1%
Turnout 83.4% Electors 21,560 Candidates 9 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
49. Rajabala ST 129 0.8% margin Kapin Ch. Boro · INC
Kapin Ch. Boro · INC 6,620 41.1% Sayeedullah Nongrum · UDP 6,491 40.3% Third · Independent 1,037 6.4%
Turnout 82.0% Electors 20,030 Candidates 7 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
50. Selsella ST 794 7.7% margin Cyprian R. Sangma · PDM
Cyprian R. Sangma · PDM 4,333 41.9% Atul C. Marak · INC 3,539 34.2% Third · Independent 1,382 13.3%
Turnout 77.7% Electors 13,779 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
51. Rongram ST 870 6.5% margin Methrona Marak · INC
Methrona Marak · INC 3,032 22.7% Cary Marak · Independent 2,162 16.2% Third · GNC 1,526 11.4%
Turnout 69.6% Electors 19,875 Candidates 10 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
52. Tura ST 385 1.8% margin Kulert Cheran Momin · Independent
Kulert Cheran Momin · Independent 7,126 33.2% Joylance Momin · INC 6,741 31.4% Third · BJP 4,284 20.0%
Turnout 58.3% Electors 37,925 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
53. Chokpot ST 457 4.2% margin Clifford R. Marak · GNC
Clifford R. Marak · GNC 4,868 45.0% Masonsing M. Sangma · INC 4,411 40.8% Third · Independent 1,546 14.3%
Turnout 76.9% Electors 14,455 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
54. Kherapara ST 3,702 31.1% margin Brening Sangma · INC
Brening Sangma · INC 6,389 53.7% Jennar S. Marak · GNC 2,687 22.6% Third · Independent 1,528 12.8%
Turnout 75.4% Electors 16,257 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
55. Dalu ST 300 2.8% margin Nityanarayan Simchang · BJP
Nityanarayan Simchang · BJP 3,915 37.0% Archibold Sangma · INC 3,615 34.1% Third · Independent 2,416 22.8%
Turnout 75.3% Electors 14,347 Candidates 6 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
56. Dalamgiri ST 556 5.0% margin Admiral Sangma · INC
Admiral Sangma · INC 4,618 41.9% Semford Sangma · Independent 4,062 36.8% Third · Independent 943 8.6%
Turnout 80.1% Electors 14,443 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
57. Rangsakona ST 3,021 25.6% margin Adolf Luhitler Marak · INC
Adolf Luhitler Marak · INC 6,403 54.3% Dipul R. Marak · Independent 3,382 28.7% Third · UDP 1,524 12.9%
Turnout 80.5% Electors 15,083 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
58. Ampatigiri ST 4,925 30.9% margin Mukul Sangma · INC
Mukul Sangma · INC 9,235 57.9% Monendro Agitok · Independent 4,310 27.0% Third · BJP 2,412 15.1%
Turnout 82.1% Electors 19,885 Candidates 3 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
59. Salmanpura ST 787 6.1% margin Nimarson Momin · UDP
Nimarson Momin · UDP 4,933 38.3% Gopinath Sangma · INC 4,146 32.2% Third · Independent 1,495 11.6%
Turnout 75.1% Electors 17,813 Candidates 5 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
60. Mahendraganj 1,639 12.3% margin Abdus Saleh · INC
Abdus Saleh · INC 4,933 36.9% Mahendra Modak · BJP 3,294 24.7% Third · UDP 2,029 15.2%
Turnout 86.6% Electors 15,857 Candidates 11 NOTA 0 (0.0%)
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