Meghalaya Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Total Seats, Schedule, Candidates List, Date of Voting, Result, Main Parties

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya is set to elect 2 members of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Schedule
The election is scheduled to take place on April 19, 2024. Campaign ended on Wednesday for the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya that will go to the polls in the first phase on April 19.

Candidates list
In Shillong (ST), the candidates include Vincent Pala from the Indian National Congress, Ampareen Lyngdoh from the National People's Party (NPP), Robertjune Kharjahrin from the United Democratic Party (UDP), and Ricky AJ Syngkon from the Voter's Party of India (VPP).

In Tura (ST), candidates include Saleng A. Sangma from the Indian National Congress, Agatha Sangma from the National People's Party (NPP), and Zenith Sangma from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC).

Also read: Meghalaya Election Schedule 2024

Date of voting
Voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya is scheduled for April 19, 2024.

Result
The results of the election will be declared on June 4, 2024. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Meghalaya witnessed a keenly contested battle, with the NPP making significant gains, securing victory in one parliamentary seat. The Indian National Congress also retained its stronghold in the state by winning the other parliamentary constituency, reflecting the competitive nature of politics in Meghalaya.

Main parties
Key political parties and alliances in Meghalaya include the INDIA bloc represented by the Indian National Congress, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and the Regional Democratic Alliance.

(With inputs from agencies)

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