Three-Tier Security Arrangement for Counting Day
Counting would begin from 8 am in all the states amid tight security, Election Commission officials said.
In Meghalaya, the Congress which has been in power for a decade fielded 59 candidates, while the BJP put up nominees in 47 constituencies. For the first time, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma is contesting from two seats.
Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor said a three-tier security arrangement has been made at all the 13 counting centres and 11 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed here for the counting process.
Election Commission Releases Final Numbers
The Election Commission has released the final numbers for Meghalaya, with the Congress winning 21 seats, NPP winning 19, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning two seats. ‘Other’ parties won 17 seats.
Congress and NPP Come Neck-And-Neck, Again
Trends at 5 pm suggest that the Congress has won 21 seats, while the NPP has won 19 and the BJP has won two seats. ‘Other’ parties have won 17 seats.
Roads Minister Wins
Meghalaya Roads Minister and Congress candidate Martin D Danggo won from the Ranikor seat, defeating his nearest UDF rival Pius Marwein by over 1,500 votes, reported PTI.
Congress Urban Affairs Minister Loses
Urban Affairs Minister and Congress candidate Ronnie V Lyngdoh lost from Mylliem seat to PDF candidate Hamletson Dohling by over 400 votes, reported PTI.
