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Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results 2023

The Mawkyrwat constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar of the United Democratic Party won the seat by defeating Carnes Sohshang of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 1272 votes. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results 2023 to 1972

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Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (2023)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar Winner
United Democratic Party
10,678
Lead: 1,272
31.13%
Carnes Sohshang Indian National Congress 9,406 27.42%
Medalsing Lyngdoh Hill State Peoples Democratic Party 6,082 17.73%
Sounder S Cajee All India Trinamool Congress 4,579 13.35%
H. Stalyne Diengdoh National People's Party 3,207 9.35%
Bity Jyrwa Bharatiya Janata Party 151 0.44%
Nota None Of The Above 130 0.38%
Banpynskhemlang Wahlang Independent 67 0.20%

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (2018)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar Winner
Hill State People's Democratic Party
6,777
Lead: 458
26%
Carnes Sohshang Indian National Congress 6,319 24.24%
Rowell Lyngdoh National People's Party 4,038 15.49%
Hadrian Lyngdoh Peoples Democratic Front 4,009 15.38%
Enbin Kharraswai Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement 3,613 13.86%
Polanding Sohphoh Bharatiya Janata Party 680 2.61%
Dr. Bestondar C. Lyngdoh Independent 470 1.80%
None Of The Above NOTA 97 0.37%
Darossing Ramsiej Nationalist Congress Party 66 0.25%

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (2013)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Indian National Congress
6,024
Lead: 974
%
Hadrian Lyngdoh Independent 5,050 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (2008)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Indian National Congress
5,838
Lead: 1,328
%
Enbin K. Raswai Hill State People's Democratic Party 4,510 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (2003)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
B.bires Nongsiej Winner
United Democratic Party
4,903
Lead: 1,293
%
Rowell Lyngdoh Indian National Congress 3,610 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1998)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
B. Bires Nongsiej Winner
United Democratic Party
4,248
Lead: 174
%
Rowell Lyngdoh Indian National Congress 4,074 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1993)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Indian National Congress
4,993
Lead: 238
%
B. Bires Nongsiej Hill People's Union 4,755 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1988)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bires Nongsiej Winner
Hill People's Union
4,359
Lead: 1,189
%
Rowell Lyngdoh Indian National Congress 3,170 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1983)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Hill State People's Democratic Party
2,476
Lead: 90
%
E. Garland Royal Syiem Indian National Congress 2,386 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1978)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Hill State People's Democratic Party
3,965
Lead: 2,041
%
Rendarson K. Ryaj All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,924 %

Mawkyrwat Assembly Election Results (1972)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rowell Lyngdoh Winner
Independent
2,107
Lead: 1,080
%
Garland Royal All Party Hill Leaders Conference 1,027 %
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

UDP 50%
INC 50%
UDP won 3 times and INC won 3 times since 1972 elections.

Mawkyrwat MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Lead Vote Share
2023 Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar UDP 10,678 1,272 31.13%
2018 Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar HSPDP 6,777 458 26%
2013 Rowell Lyngdoh INC 6,024 974 %
2008 Rowell Lyngdoh INC 5,838 1,328 %
2003 B.bires Nongsiej UDP 4,903 1,293 %
1998 B. Bires Nongsiej UDP 4,248 174 %
1993 Rowell Lyngdoh INC 4,993 238 %
1988 Bires Nongsiej HPU 4,359 1,189 %
1983 Rowell Lyngdoh HPD 2,476 90 %
1978 Rowell Lyngdoh HPD 3,965 2,041 %
1972 Rowell Lyngdoh IND 2,107 1,080 %
Source: ECI

Mawkyrwat Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2023 Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar UDP
10,678
(Lead: 1,272)
31.13%
Carnes Sohshang INC 9,406 27.42%
2018 Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar HSPDP
6,777
(Lead: 458)
26%
Carnes Sohshang INC 6,319 24.24%
2013 Rowell Lyngdoh INC
6,024
(Lead: 974)
%
Hadrian Lyngdoh IND 5,050 %
2008 Rowell Lyngdoh INC
5,838
(Lead: 1,328)
%
Enbin K. Raswai HSPDP 4,510 %
2003 B.bires Nongsiej UDP
4,903
(Lead: 1,293)
%
Rowell Lyngdoh INC 3,610 %
1998 B. Bires Nongsiej UDP
4,248
(Lead: 174)
%
Rowell Lyngdoh INC 4,074 %
1993 Rowell Lyngdoh INC
4,993
(Lead: 238)
%
B. Bires Nongsiej HPU 4,755 %
1988 Bires Nongsiej HPU
4,359
(Lead: 1,189)
%
Rowell Lyngdoh INC 3,170 %
1983 Rowell Lyngdoh HPD
2,476
(Lead: 90)
%
E. Garland Royal Syiem INC 2,386 %
1978 Rowell Lyngdoh HPD
3,965
(Lead: 2,041)
%
Rendarson K. Ryaj AHL 1,924 %
1972 Rowell Lyngdoh IND
2,107
(Lead: 1,080)
%
Garland Royal AHL 1,027 %
Source: ECI

Meghalaya Mawkyrwat Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Mawkyrwat Assembly seat in the 2023 election?

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar of the United Democratic Party (UDP) won the Mawkyrwat Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Carnes Sohshang of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 1272 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Mawkyrwat constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Mawkyrwat constituency is 50% UDP and 50% INC, with UDP won 3 times and INC won 3 times since the 1972 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2023 Mawkyrwat Assembly Election?

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP) received 31.13% vote share.
Carnes Sohshang (INC) received 27.42% vote share.

What were the results of the 2023 Mawkyrwat Assembly Election?

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP) won the 2023 election with 10678 votes, leading by 1272 votes and securing a 31.13% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Mawkyrwat Assembly constituency fall under?

The Mawkyrwat Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.

What was the margin of victory in the Mawkyrwat Assembly Election 2023?

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP) won the Mawkyrwat Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 1272 votes over Carnes Sohshang (INC).

Who were the top candidates for the Mawkyrwat Assembly Election 2023?

The top candidates in the Mawkyrwat Assembly Election 2023 were:
Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP)
Carnes Sohshang (INC)
Medalsing Lyngdoh (HSPDP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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