It’s a fight between the National People’s Party (NPP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) as Meghalaya goes to polls on February 27.
Although the NPP and BJP were in the government together, they are going solo for the elections.
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2018?
In the 2018 Assembly polls, the ruling NPP won 19 seats, the Congress bagged 21 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win two seats. The United Democratic Party (UDP) got six seats. The NPP and BJP formed the government in alliance.
PARTIES CONTESTING THIS TIME
This time, the Congress and the BJP are contesting all 60 seats, the NPP 57 and the TMC 56. The UDP is contesting 46 seats.
NPP
The NPP has ruled Meghalaya for the past five years with the BJP, but is facing anti-incumbency. All parties, including the BJP, have targeted the NPP.
Concluded our campaign trail in Tura with senior party leaders and supporters.NPP is indebted to the people for their faith in our party’s capacity and vision. 2023 will be The Year of The NPP.
Mitela Meghalaya! pic.twitter.com/K3u49nDJp5
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 25, 2023
TMC
The TMC is a new player in Meghalaya. As Mukul Sangma joined the TMC with 12 of the 17 MLAs from the Congress, the party is now an important player.
People of Meghalaya,It’s TIME to remove the CORRUPT & INEPT MDA Govt!
Under the able leadership of Hon’ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial, National Gen Secy @abhishekaitc, State President @AITCCharles & Leader of Opposition Dr @mukulsangma, we shall conquer!#TMC #VoteForTMC pic.twitter.com/KPepxuOvlE
— AITC Meghalaya (@AITC4Meghalaya) January 19, 2023
BJP
The BJP is contesting alone and aims to win more seats than last time. Last time, they had only two members in the government.
Congress
Most MLAs in Meghalaya have left the Congress. This time it’s a fight for existence for the party in the state.
LIVE: Shri Rahul Gandhi addresses public rally in Shillong. #5StarMeghalaya https://t.co/3HGWNgjpTm— Indian Youth Congress (@IYC) February 22, 2023
VOTERS AND POLLING BOOTHS
- Total polling stations: 3,419 (600+ vulnerable, 300+ critical)
- Voters: 21,40,000+(Original was 21,75,000+, but above figure is minus 1 AC where polls stands adjourned)
- Total contesting candidates: 369
- V & C: 84
- CAPF: 119 companies
- 36 seats in Khasi Jaintia and 24 in Garo hills
- There are more women voters than men in Meghalaya
- Polls in Sohiong are postponed due to the death of a candidate. Now, 59 seats will go to polls.
KEY PLAYERS
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