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Nagaland, Meghalaya assembly election Highlights: Till 5pm, 82% voter turnout in Nagaland, 74% in Meghalaya
Meghalaya-Nagaland 2023 voting Highlights: The counting of votes for the two states, and Tripura, which voted on Feb 16, will be held on March 2.
Voting for assembly elections in the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland was held on Monday. The Election Commission and security agencies took all necessary precautions to ensure a smooth voting process. Read | Nagaland, Meghalaya assembly polls, by-elections in 4 states today: 10 points In Nagaland, more than 1,300,000 voters were eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates in 59 out of 60 assembly seats. Polling took place across 2,291 polling stations, out of which, 196 were managed by women polling personnel, and 10 by people with disabilities....Read More
In Meghalaya, too, polling was held in 59 out of 60 assembly seats. Polling in Sohiong constituency was postponed due to the death of one of the candidates.
Read | Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland election exit poll results 2023: Date and time
More than 2,160,000 people were eligible to cast their vote. A total of 3,419 polling booths were set up. As many as 640 polling booths were categorised as “vulnerable” and 323 as “critical”. A total of 369 candidates, including 36 women candidates, were in the fray.
82% turnout in Nagaland, 74% in Meghalaya
As per the Election Commission's data, a turnout of 81.94% and 74.32% have been recorded in Nagaland and Meghalaya, respectively, till 5pm.
Voter turnout 60.51 pc recorded till 1 pm in Nagaland
A voter turnout of 60.51 per cent was recorded in Nagaland till 1 pm.
Meghalaya poll: BSF troops assisting voters in polling booths
Assembly polls: 44% voter turnout in Meghalaya, 58% in Nagaland till 1pm
Voter turnout for the state assembly elections in Nagaland is around 58.06% and in Meghalaya it is 44.73% till 1pm, according to the Election commission of India (ECI) report.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma casts his vote in Tura, Garo Hills
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma cast his vote for assembly election at Walbakgre -29 polling station in Tura, Garo Hills.
"People coming out in large no. to vote. This is good for democracy. I've not see this kind of voter turnout in the past. We are confident that it'll be in our favour," he said
Meghalaya polls: TMC candidate from Ampati Miani D Shira casts her vote
Miani D Shira, TMC candidate from Ampati and daughter of former CM Mukul Sangma, cast her vote for assembly polls in Meghalaya.
Nagaland polls: NDPP, BJP contesting polls on 40:20 seat-sharing basis
In the Nagaland assembly elections, the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis. The Congress, which ruled the state till 2003 and does not have any member in the current House has fielded 23 contestants this time.
The NDPP-BJP combine is seeking a mandate for the second term, with Neiphiu Rio as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance.
Bypolls: 27% voter turnout in Erode (East), 31% in Sagardighi & 32% in Ramgarh till 11am
Voter turnout till 11am in bypolls taking place in Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) is 27.89%, West Bengal's Sagardighi is 31.92% and that of Jharkhand's Ramgarh is 32.51%, according to ECI report
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio casts his vote in Kohima
Nagaland chief minister and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate Neiphiu Rio cast his vote in Kohima distirct. Rio is contesting from the Northern Angami-I seat in the Kohima district and is up against Congress candidate Seyievilie Chachu for the seat. Read more
Assembly polls: 26% voter turnout in Meghalaya, 35% in Nagaland till 11am
Voter turnout for the state assembly elections in Nagaland is around 35.24% and in Meghalaya it is 26.70% till 11am, according to the Election commission of India (ECI) report.
Meghalaya poll: Voting under way in 59 out of 60 Constiuencies
The voting is underway in 59 out of 60 Assembly constituencies in Meghalaya, as polling for the Sohiong Assembly constituency was postponed following the demise of the state's former home minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate from the seat HDR Lyngdoh.
Meghalaya BJP chief Ernest Mawrie casts his vote
Meghalaya BJP chief Ernest Mawrie cast his vote in West Shillong constituency from where he is contesting for the assembly election. “I feel that my vote and people's vote will decide that I will win this constituency as an MLA,” Ernest said.
The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) is fighting to retain power while the BJP, the Trinamool Congress and other regional parties are vying to bring about a change in the government.
Erode East bypoll: AIADMK's KS Thennarasu exudes confidence in winning
With the bypoll underway in Tamil Nadu's Erode East constituency, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate KS Thennarasu on Monday exuded his confidence in winning the assembly seat by a margin of 25,000 votes. Read more
Skirmish incidents at polling booths reported Nagaland
Skirmishes incident like stone pelting, blank firing and attempts of booth capturing were reported between supporters of opposing candidates from Bhandari, Mokokchung, Aonglenden, Southern Angami-I and Alongtaki constituencies in Nagaland as polling in underway. But police confirmed that situation is presently under control.
Bypolls: 10% voter turnout in Erode (East), 13% in Sagardighi & 15% in Ramgarh by 9am
Voter turnout by 9am in bypolls taking place in Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) is 10.10%, West Bengal's Sagardighi is 13.37% and that of Jharkhand's Ramgarh is 15.19%, according to ECI report
First temporary polling station set up in Meghalaya
As polling is underway in Meghalaya for assembly elections, state chief electoral officer on Monday took to Twitter to share a post on state's first ‘temporary polling station’ set up especially for lepers in Leprosy colony Nongpoh. Voting will take place in 59 Assembly constituencies of the state.
State assembly elections: Voter turnout in Nagaland 17.06%, Meghalaya 12.06% till 9am
Voter turnout for the state assembly elections in Nagaland is around 17.06% and in Meghalaya it is 12.06% till 9am, according to the Election commission of India (ECI) report.
First 5 early voters receive mementos to encourage early voting in Meghalaya
First five voters were given mementoes in Meghalaya in a bid to encourage voting in the early hours and also robust turnout. Polling is underway at 3,419 polling stations across 59 Assembly constituencies of the state. The voting will continue till 4 pm. Read more
Nagaland assembly polls: Deputy CM Yanthungo Patton votes in Tyui
Nagaland deputy chief minister and BJP leader Yanthungo Patton cast his vote at a polling station in Tyui consituency froom where he is contesting.
Erode East bypoll: DMK backed Congress candidate VKS Elangovan casts his vote
DMK backed Congress candidate from Erode-East in Tamil Nadu, EVKS Elangovan cast his vote in bypoll
"We will win the bypoll with a big margin. The outcome from this election will reflect in the parliamentary elections in 2024. We'll win both elections," he said to ANI.
Meghalaya election 2023: BJP candidate AL Hek casts his vote
BJP candidate AL Hek from Pynthorumkhrah in Meghalaya voted at a polling station in the assembly constituency in East Khasi Hills.
Nagaland assembly election: Voters turn out in large numbers to cast their votes
Voters in Nagaland's Shamotar district turned out in large number to cast their votes for assembly polls. Read more
Meghalaya assembly election: In 2018 ruling NPP won 19 seats, Congress won 21 seats
In the 2018 assembly polls in Meghalaya, the ruling National People's Party (NPP) got 19 seats, Congress bagged 21 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win two seats. The United Democratic Party (UDP) grabbed six seats.
PM Modi urges people of Meghalaya, Nagaland to vote in record numbers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Monday to urge people in Meghalaya and Nagaland to carry out voting in record numbers.
Meghalaya assembly poll: Voters stand in long queue as voting begins
Voters stand in long queue as voting begins in Meghalaya for assembly elections.
