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Meghalaya Election Results 2018 Highlights: Congress Single Largest Party In Meghalaya, But House Hung
Election result: The Congress hopes to retain power in the state that has been their strong hold with a 10-year rule. The BJP gave the ruling Congress government a tough fight and fielded 47 candidates in the assembly polls, while the Congress put up nominees in 59 constituencies.
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Updated : March 03, 2018 9:42 pm IST
Meghalaya election results: Chief Minister Mukul Sangma wins both constituencies that he contested at.
Its a hung house in Meghalaya as no party could get majority in the election. Congress has emerged as the single largest party with 21 seats but far below the majority mark of 30. The party has sent top leaders Kamal Nath and Ahmed Patel from Delhi to talk to regional parties for support. "Associates have assured support in the last one hour. The BJP is out of the fray, they are trying to create mischief," said Kamal Nath to NDTV. The BJP and its regional allies in Meghalaya like the National People's Party (NPP) and the United Democratic Party are contesting separately. The party's senior strategist Hiamta Biswa Sarma is in state capital Shillong to work out a post-poll alliance. BJP has got only two seats, whereas Conrad Sangma-led NPP has secured 19 seats.
Mar 03, 2018 21:40 (IST)
Kiren Rijiju and KJ Alphons will go to Meghalaya to elect the chief minister, says Union Minister JP Nadda
Mar 03, 2018 20:24 (IST)
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who won from the two seats he contested, said the results were not on expected lines and he would keep his cards close to his chest with regard to the Congress forming the government. For the first time, Mr Sangma contested in two seats.
Mar 03, 2018 20:16 (IST)
The Parties Which Hold The Key To Meghalaya's Next Government
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has won six seats followed by the People's Democratic Front (PDF) with four and the Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP)with two. The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement and the Nationalist Congress Party won one seat each.
Mar 03, 2018 20:13 (IST)
Commenting on election results, NPP chief Conrad Sangma said, "We are hopeful that we will be able to form the government. People are fed up with the corrupt Congress government and are looking for a change."
Mar 03, 2018 20:07 (IST)
Meghalaya PWD minister and Congress candidate Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh wins from East Shillong constituency defeating her nearest BJP rival Neil Antonio War by over 5,000 votes.
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Mar 03, 2018 20:02 (IST)
The BJP, making gains in a state where it had won no seats in 2013, has won two. It has indicated that it will attempt to put together a post-poll alliance. "Meghalaya is heading for a divided house. We will see how we can form a non-Congress government there," said senior BJP leader Ram Madhav.
Mar 03, 2018 20:01 (IST)
Meghalaya Chief Minister and Congress candidate Mukul Sangma wins from both Ampati and Songsak constituencies, Election Commissionsources said.
Mar 03, 2018 19:16 (IST)
NPP Gets 19 Seats In Meghalaya
Conrad Sangma-led NPP has secured 19 seats in Meghalaya. The party has secured 20.6 per cent votes.
Mar 03, 2018 18:49 (IST)
Congress Single Largest Party In Meghalaya
Mar 03, 2018 18:40 (IST)
With Meghalaya set for a hung assembly, two-time Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said the election results were not what the Congress had expected but refused to reveal his party's plan now.
Mar 03, 2018 18:29 (IST)
Congress is emerging as the single largest party after winning 21 seats out of the 59.
Mar 03, 2018 18:18 (IST)
Adding Tripura to the growing list of states it rules in what it called a "historic verdict," the BJP quickly shifted its focus to Meghalaya today as votes were counted for assembly elections in three northeast states. The party's northeast strategist Himanta Biswa Sarma headed to state capital Shillong where the next few hours will see hectic negotiations with Meghalaya giving a majority to no party."
Mar 03, 2018 17:15 (IST)
In Meghalaya, the Congress is leading in 21 seats, 10 short of the halfway mark at 31. It has sent top leaders Kamal Nath and Ahmed Patel from Delhi to talk to regional parties for support. "Associates have assured support in the last one hour. The BJP is out of the fray, they are trying to create mischief," said Kamal Nath to NDTV.
Mar 03, 2018 16:53 (IST)
NPP candidate James Sangma, son of NPP's PA Sangma displays victory sign after winning in Dadenggre constituency in the Meghalaya Assembly elections at Dadenggre, Meghalaya
Mar 03, 2018 16:38 (IST)
Meghalaya election results: Of the 59 seats in Meghalaya assembly elections, 45 have been declared. Congress leading with 16, NPP gets 13 and BJP wins 2 seats.
Mar 03, 2018 16:20 (IST)
Amit Shah in Delhi as results for Meghalaya awaits:
- In Meghalaya, NDA allies have achieved great success and we see a mandate for change.
- These results show people of northeast want progress, peace and deliverance from violence
- BJP used to be known as a party of the Hindi belt but that has changed now
- Left not right for any corner of India
- Congress hasn't got majority in Meghalaya.
Mar 03, 2018 16:14 (IST)
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Mar 03, 2018 15:47 (IST)
Kamal Nath, Congress to NDTV
- BJP is out of the fray, they are trying to create mischief. This shows their mischief.
- Congress is by far the largest party.
Mar 03, 2018 15:39 (IST)
Adding Tripura to the growing list of states it rules in what it called a "historic verdict," the BJP quickly shifted its focus to Meghalaya today as votes were counted for assembly elections in three northeast states. The party's northeast strategist Himanta Biswa Sarma headed to state capital Shillong where the next few hours will see hectic negotiations with Meghalaya giving a majority to no party.
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