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Meghalaya election exit polls 2023: Axis My India gives NPP 18-24 seats in Meghalaya

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 28, 2023, 08:39:24 IST

Meghalaya election exit polls 2023: Axis My India gives NPP 18-24 seats in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023: According to the latest data from Election Commission, Meghalaya recorded 76.66 per cent polling. Meghalaya saw a voter turnout of 63.91 per cent till 3 pm in 59 assembly constituencies for which polling was held. The polling started at 7 am and ended at 4 pm. The voting percentage picked up momentum as the day progressed. It was 44.73 per cent till 1 pm, 26.70 per cent till 11 am and 12.06 per cent till 9 am. The ruling National People's Party will fight to retain power, while the BJP and Trinamool Congress will attempt to unseat the incumbent government from power. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

20:42 (IST) Feb 27

NPP to win 11-16 seats in Meghalaya, says Jan Ki Baat

UDP: 10-14 seats | TMC: 9-14 | Congress: 6-11 | BJP: 3-7

20:15 (IST) Feb 27

Axis My India gives NPP 18-24 seats in Meghalaya

Congress: 6-12 seats | BJP: 4-8

20:09 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya recorded a voting percentage of over 76%

Meghalaya saw a voter turnout of 63.91 per cent till 3 pm in 59 assembly constituencies for which polling was held. The polling started at 7 am and ended at 4 pm.The voting percentage picked up momentum as the day progressed. It was 44.73 per cent till 1 pm, 26.70 per cent till 11 am and 12.06 per cent till 9 am.Polling was held at 3,419 polling stations across 59 Assembly constituencies in the state.

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19:50 (IST) Feb 27

TimesNow-ETG predicts NPP will sweep 18-26 seats

BJP: 3-6 seats | Congress: 2-5

19:35 (IST) Feb 27

Matrize exit poll gives 21-26 seats to NPP in Meghalaya

BJP: 6-11 seats | TMC: 8-13 | Congress: 3-6 | Others: 10-19

19:06 (IST) Feb 27

Time for Exit Poll Results

Exit polls will provide a rough idea of how the battles in the three states may turn out on result day (March 2). Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura are the first among the nine states going to polls this year.

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19:01 (IST) Feb 27

Neiphiu Rio hopeful of solution to Naga issue, if elected Nagaland CM for fifth term

17:38 (IST) Feb 27

The ruling National People's Party is fighting to retain power while the BJP, the Trinamool Congress and other regional parties are vying to bring about a change in government in Meghalaya.

Thirty-six of the 369 candidates are women, with the largest number of 10 being fielded by the Congress.

15:39 (IST) Feb 27

63.57% turnout at 3pm

At 3pm, the voter turnout in Meghalaya stood at 63.57 per cent.

15:37 (IST) Feb 27

People coming out in large no. to vote. This is good for democracy. I've not seen this kind of voter turnout in the past. We are confident that it'll be in our favour.

Conrad Sangma, Meghalaya chief minister

14:57 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election voting 2023: CM Sangma exudes confidence

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma cast his vote at Walbakgre-29 polling station in Tura, Garo Hills in the ongoing Assembly polls in the state and exuded confidence in the result being in his favour.

14:22 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya elections: NPP fighting to retain power

The ruling National People's Party is fighting to retain power while the BJP, the Trinamool Congress and other regional parties are vying to bring about a change in government in Meghalaya.

13:46 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Elections 2023: 44.73% turnout till 1pm

Till 1pm, a voters' turnout of 44.73% was recorded in Meghalaya.

13:27 (IST) Feb 27

'Malfunctioning' of EVMs

"Malfunctioning of EVMs came to the fore at a few polling booths, but those were later fixed. Polling is being held in a free and fair manner," Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said.

12:23 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya voting: Highest turnout

As per the ECI, the highest voter turnout was recorded in Eastern West Khasi Hills at 36.96 per cent.

12:10 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023: CM Conrad Sangma, sister Agatha Sangma in line to cast vote in South Tura

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11:38 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election news: Voter turnout till 11am

Meghalaya has recorded 26.7 per cent polling till 11am.

11:09 (IST) Feb 27

No breach of law and order situation has been recorded in West Garo Hills district so far. Voters have cooperated with the district administration and police in conducting smooth and peaceful polling as of now.

Vivekananda Singh Rathor, West Garo Hills district SP

11:00 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya assembly election 2023: East Garo Hills sees highest turnout

As per the Election Commission of India, the highest voter turnout was recorded at 17.82 per cent in East Garo Hills.

10:18 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election: Voting under way at 3,419 polling stations

In Meghalaya, voting is under way at 3,419 polling stations, of which 640 have been categorised as ‘vulnerable' and 323 as ‘critical',

10:07 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election 2023: Dalu records highest turnout among 11 assembly constituencies in West Garo Hills district

Dalu, the assembly constituency that falls on Indo-Bangla border, has recorded 15% polling in the first 2 hours. It is the highest among 11 assembly constituencies in West Garo Hills district

10:05 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya 2023 election: Voter turnout till 9am

Meghalaya, where polling in under way for 59 seats, has recorded a voters' turnout of 15.76% till 9am.

09:38 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election voting 2023: Turnout for first 2 hours

The voter turnout for the first 2 hours in Meghalaya is 10.55%, as per EC

09:19 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya assembly election 2023: BJP candidate casts vote, meets voters

BJP candidate from Pynthorumkhrah, AL Hek, cast his vote at a polling station in the Assembly constituency in East Khasi Hills on Monday, and also met voters.

08:58 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya 2023 election live: early voters at polling stations in Meghalaya are being felicitated with certificates and medals

08:20 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election 2023: PM Modi urges Meghalaya, Nagaland voters to vote in record numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters in Meghalaya and Nagaland to cast their votes in record numbers. Assembly polls are being held in the two northeast states on Monday.

08:05 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Election 2023 Live: Over 19,000 polling personnel and 119 companies of CAPFs have been deployed in polling stations. They have been backed by state policemen to maintain law and order.

Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor

07:59 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Election Live: 36 of the 369 candidates are women.

Thirty-six of the 369 candidates are women, with the largest number of 10 women candidates being put up by the Congress. Polling in Sohiong assembly constituency has been adjourned due to the death of one of the candidates.

07:32 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election 2023: Long queue of voters at a polling station in Tura as voting in assembly elections begins

07:14 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya assembly elections: Around 19,000 personnel, polling staff deployed on duty

As the voting in 59 out of 60 Assembly constituencies is to be held today in Meghalaya, around 19000 polling personnel have been stationed on poll duty. The officials have said that security arrangements have been beefed up for controlling the law and order situation in the state.

07:06 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Assembly Election Live: Voting begins for elections in Meghalaya.

The fates of the contesting parties will be decided by over 21 lakhs voters across 59 poll-bound constituencies today. According to the Election Commission, polling will be held in a total of 3,419 polling stations across the state.

06:49 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya Election 2023 Live: Mock poll begins for Meghalaya elections

06:07 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election 2023: NPP is contesting 57 seats

While BJP and Congress have fielded candidates in all the seats, NPP is contesting 57 seats. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which became the main opposition party in Meghalaya in 2021 following the defection of 12 Congress MLAs, became a formidable force, especially after former chief minister Mukul Sangma joined its ranks. The TMC has fielded candidates in 58 seats.

06:06 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election: Former CM Mukul Sangma is contesting from two seats

Former CM Mukul Sangma is contesting from two seats — Tikrikilla and Songsak on Trinamool's ticket. UDP leader Metbah Lyngdoh is contesting from Mairang. Further, NPP pitted Prestone Tynsong from Pynursla. UDP candidate Titosstar Well Chyne is contesting from Sohra.

06:06 (IST) Feb 27

2023 election Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma of NPP is contesting from South Tura constituency

Chief minister Conrad Sangma of NPP is contesting from South Tura constituency. BJP has fielded Bernard N Marak against the NPP chief. In Dadenggre, Congress candidate Chesterfield Sangma is contesting against NPP's James Sangma.

06:06 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election: Key issues

The ruling National People's Party (NPP), which is seeking to return to power, might have to contend with the anti-incumbency factor this time. The lack of infrastructure development in remote and hilly regions remains one of the core poll issues this time. Charges of corruption are also haunting the NPP government.

06:06 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya 2023 election: High-decibel campaigning

The state also witnessed high-decibel campaigning in the run up to the polls. The BJP showed its strength with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma holding rallies. PM Modi also held a roadshow in Shillong on Friday. Rahul Gandhi, who was missing from the campaign scene in Tripura, held a rally in Shillong.

06:06 (IST) Feb 27

Meghalaya election: Sangma vs Sangma

The northeastern state will witness a tough contest between all the parties who have decided to go solo this time. Polling will be held in 59 out of 60 seats since voting has been delayed in Sohiong due to the death of former Meghalaya minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate HDR Lyngdoh.

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