The Meghalaya Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a high-stakes election on April 19, 2024, with two candidates vying for the two seats. The results, announced on June 4, 2024, saw Ricky Andrew of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) win the Shillong seat and Saleng A. Sangma of the Indian National Congress (INC) win the Tura seat. Here’s an overview of the key candidates and factors influencing the outcome:
Party Wise Results
| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice of the People Party – VOTPP | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Indian National Congress – INC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Winning Candidate – Voice of the People Party (Meghalaya)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shillong(1) | DR. RICKY ANDREW J. SYNGKON | 571078 | 371910 |
Winning Candidate – Indian National Congress (Meghalaya)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tura(2) | SALENG A SANGMA | 383919 | 155241 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
मेघालय (कुल पीसी – 2)
दलवार परिणाम
| दल का नाम | विजयी | आगे | कुल |
|---|---|---|---|
| वॉइस ऑफ़ द पीपल पार्टी – वयप्प | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस – आईएनसी | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| कुल | 2 | 0 | 2 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – वॉइस ऑफ़ द पीपल पार्टी (मेघालय )
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | शिलांग (1) | DR. RICKY ANDREW J. SYNGKON | 571078 | 371910 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस (मेघालय )
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | तुरा (2) | SALENG A SANGMA | 383919 | 155241 |
Key Candidates:
- Ricky Andrew (VPP): A businessman and entrepreneur, Andrew has been actively campaigning in the Shillong constituency. He has a strong grassroots presence and has been vocal about his party’s policies.
- Vincent H. Pala (INC): A member of parliament from Shillong since 2014, Pala has been a prominent figure in the INC. He has been actively campaigning in the Shillong constituency and has been vocal about his party’s policies.
- Saleng A. Sangma (INC): A member of parliament from Tura since 2019, Sangma has been a prominent figure in the INC. He has been actively campaigning in the Tura constituency and has been vocal about his party’s policies.
- Agatha Sangma (NPP): A member of parliament from Tura since 2014, Sangma has been a prominent figure in the National People’s Party (NPP). She has been actively campaigning in the Tura constituency and has been vocal about her party’s policies.
Factors Influencing the Outcome:
- Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in Meghalaya was 76.6%, which is slightly higher than the 2019 turnout of 74.2%. This indicates a strong engagement from the electorate, which contributed to the high stakes of the election.
- Demographic Shifts: The demographics of Meghalaya have been shifting, with a growing population of young voters and a significant presence of the Scheduled Tribes. This shift has been influencing the political landscape, with parties adapting their strategies to cater to these groups.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics:
- Local Politics: The VPP’s victory in the Shillong seat is seen as a significant boost for the party in Meghalaya. It reinforces the party’s influence in the region and showcases the electorate’s faith in its leadership.
- State Politics: The result has implications for the future of the INC government in Meghalaya. The party’s loss in the Shillong seat could impact its ability to maintain its majority in the state assembly.
- National Politics: The outcome of the Meghalaya election is significant in the context of national politics. It highlights the importance of local issues and the need for parties to adapt their strategies to cater to the diverse demographics of different constituencies.
Conclusion:
The Meghalaya Lok Sabha election results 2024 are a significant development in Indian politics. The victory of Ricky Andrew and Saleng A. Sangma and the performance of other candidates highlight the importance of local issues and demographic shifts in shaping the political landscape. As we reflect on the results, it is essential to engage with the insights and trends that emerged from this election.
