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Meghalaya result: NPP dials BJP for support, saffron party says ok as state ends in hung assembly

Meghalaya Election Result: NPP supremo Conrad Sangma called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking the BJP for support. The saffron camp without any hesitation agreed to form the alliance government.

Edited By : Raju Kumar, Hritika Mitra
Agartala/Shillong/Kohima
Updated on: March 03, 2023 0:34 IST
Who will rule Meghalaya? answer in the next few hours.
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Meghalaya Election Result Updates: With the counting of votes for the Meghalaya Assembly polls coming to an end on Thursday, the National People's Party (NPP) emerged victorious as the single largest party with 26 seats. NPP supremo Conrad Sangma later called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah to form an alliance inorder to form the state government. It is to be noted that no party was able to touch the required majority mark on its won. Meanwhile, TMC won 5 seats and BJP was able to secure only 2 seats. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma won the South Tura seat with a margin of over 5000 votes. The People's Democratic Front bagged 2 seats, the United Democratic Party won 11 seats, the Voice of the People party won 4 seats and Hill State People's Democratic Party won 2 seats. Other than this, the Congress party also won 5 seats, while 2 seats were bagged by independent candidates. Meanwhile, the elections were held in Meghalaya on February 27. The Himalayan state recorded a 76 percent voter turnout.

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Meghalaya Results 2023 | As it happened

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  • 8:07 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Meghalaya BJP Chief leaves the residence of CM and NPP leader Conrad Sangma

    Meghalaya BJP Chief leaves the residence of CM and NPP leader Conrad Sangma

  • 7:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    JP Nadda advises Meghalaya BJP unit to support NPP in forming govt

    Amid hung assembly in Meghalaya, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Adaraniya Sri JP Nadda ji, the national president of the BJP has advised the state unit of BJP, Meghalaya to support the National People’s Party in forming the next government in Meghalaya.

  • 6:10 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Conrad calls Amit Shah seeking support to form govt

    Conrad calls Amit Shah seeking support to form govt

  • 5:50 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Grateful to all those who have supported BJP: PM Modi

    Grateful to all those who have supported BJP in the Assembly polls, said PM Modi. 

  • 4:34 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Meghalaya CM Sangma drops fresh hints of post-poll alliance

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday dropped a subtle hint of a possible post-poll alliance, as the latest counting trends pointed to the likelihood of a hung Assembly. He said his party will wait till the number stabilizes and a clearer picture emerges and will then deliberate on a post-poll tie-up, if necessary.

  • 3:52 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Meghalaya polls: NPP wins 13 seats ; UDP bags nine

    The ruling National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya won 13 seats, and was leading in 12 other constituencies, the Election Commission said on Thursday as the counting of votes for the assembly elections was underway. The United Democratic Party (UDP) bagged nine constituencies and was ahead in two seats.

  • 3:29 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Supporters of CM Conrad Sangma's National People's Party welcome him

    Supporters of CM Conrad Sangma's National People's Party welcome him and dance in celebration as the party has won 5 seats and is leading on 20 seats so far 

     

     
  • 3:28 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    NDPP's Hekani Jakhalu becomes first female MLA

    NDPP's Hekani Jakhalu becomes Nagaland's first woman MLA after she wins from Dimapur-III constituency - READ MORE

  • 11:10 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    NPP's tally grows to 27

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's NPP strengthened further the party climbed to 27. Mamata Bannerjee's TMC declined to 8 seats. BJP is leading on 8, while Congress on 6 seats.

  • 11:07 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Conrad Sangma visits grave of his father and former CM PA Sangma

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, along with his mother Soradini K Sangma, brother James Sangma and sister Agatha K Sangma, visited the grave of his father and former CM, PA Sangma in Tura on the day of the counting of votes.

  • 10:15 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    NPP continues to gain

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's NPP gained stregnth as early trends showed the party climbed to 22. Mamata Bannerjee's TMC declined to 8 seats. BJP is leading on 12, while Congress on 7 seats.

  • 10:02 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Meghalaya still staring at hung assembly

    NPP lost some numbers in early trends reducing to 18 in early trend of counting of votes; TMC also lost momentum on some seats as it is leading on 13 seats. Congress is ahead on 8 seats.

  • 9:50 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Sangma Vs Sangma battle

    The early trend shows- Sangma Vs Sangma battle. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's NPP emerged as the biggest party with 22, while Mukul Sangma, who switched sides from Congress to TMC, appeared doing well as his party is ahead on 14 seats.

  • 9:47 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Quick sea-saw battle in Meghalaya

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's NPP bounced back overriding TMC. It is leading on 22 seats, while Mukul Sangma-led TMC is ahead on 12 seats. The current scenario is reflecting a quick sea-saw battle in Meghalaya. 

  • 9:42 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    TMC may make history

    TMC may make history if it succeeds to form a government in Meghalaya. Mamata Bannerjee's TMC emerged as the biggest party in the state leading on 20 seats. However, Mukul Sangma, former Congress leader and ex-CM will have to rope in other parties to form government in the state.

  • 9:30 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Mukul Sangma-factor seems worked in Meghalaya

    Mukul Sangma-factor seems worked in Meghalaya as TMC emerges as the biggest party in Meghalaya.

  • 9:28 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    TMC's surprise emergence, leading on 21 seats

    TMC's surprise emergence, leading on 21 seats.

  • 8:45 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Mamata Banerjee's party is leading on 10 seats

    Mukul Sangma's entry into TMC seems to yield results as Mamata Banerjee's party is leading on 10 seats.

  • 8:38 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Picture of early trend of all 59 seats came up. NPP is leading on 22 seats

    The picture of early trend of all 59 seats came up. NPP is leading on 22 seats, while BJP on 12, Congress-7, UDP-6 and other-10

  • 8:35 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is leading

    Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who is contesting form South Tura constituency in the West Garo Hills, is leading

  • 8:25 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    CM Sangma's NPP inches close to magic majority mark

    CM Conrad Kongkal Sangma's NPP (National People's Party) inches close to magic majority mark as his party leads in 26 seats in early trend

  • 8:19 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    The first picture of halfway-mark (30) out in early trend

    The first picture of halfway-mark (30) is out in early trend as NPP leads with 20 seats, Congress-4, BJP-7,  UDP-1 and other -1

  • 8:15 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    NPP with 11 seats ahead of other contenders- BJP-5, Congress-4, UDP-1, Other- 1

    NPP with 11 seats  is ahead of other contenders- BJP-5, Congress-4, UDP-1, Other- 1

  • 8:12 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Early trend of 16 seats out- BJP-4, Congress-4, NPP- 8 and UDP-1

    The early trend of 16 seats is out- BJP-4, Congress-4, NPP- 8 and UDP-1.

  • 8:08 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    BJP ahead in 2 constituencies in early trend, while NPP in 1 and UDP 1

    The early trend showed BJP is ahead in 2 constituencies, while NPP in 1 and UDP 1.

  • 8:05 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Counting begins in Meghalaya

    The counting of votes began in Meghalaya amid tight security.

  • 7:09 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Section 144 imposed in Eastern West Khasi Hills district by the District Magistrate

    Section 144 was imposed in Eastern West Khasi Hills district by the District Magistrate ahead of vote counting.https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1631086740458057728

  • 6:35 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Around 10% candidates are women

    A total of 3,419 booths were set up in Meghalaya out of which 640 categorised as 'vulnerable' and 323 as 'critical'. 36 of the total 369 candidates are women.

  • 6:34 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    How the poll battle looks like

    The Congress and the BJP are contesting in 59 seats, while the NPP has put up nominees in 56 constituencies, the TMC in 57 and the UDP in 46. 

  • 6:32 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Counting of votes to begin shortly

    The stage is set for the counting of votes for Meghalaya Assembly election. In the next few hours, it will be clear who will rule Meghalaya.

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