West Shillong Assembly Election Results 2023
The West Shillong constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Paul Lyngdoh of the United Democratic Party won the seat by defeating Mohendro Rapsang of the National People's Party with a margin of 3485 votes.The West Shillong Assembly constituency falls under the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Voice Of The People Party candidate Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon won the Shillong Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 371910 votes, defeating Vincent H. Pala of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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West Shillong Assembly Election Results (2023)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Lyngdoh
WINNER
|
United Democratic Party |
7,917
Lead: 3,485
|
42.14% |
| Mohendro Rapsang | National People's Party | 4,432 | 23.59% |
| Ernest Mawrie | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,771 | 20.07% |
| Raja Jyrwa | Voice of the People Party | 1,859 | 9.90% |
| Bethleen Dhkhar | Indian National Congress | 417 | 2.22% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 204 | 1.09% |
| Iwan Maria | All India Trinamool Congress | 187 | 1% |
West Shillong Assembly Election Results (2018)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohendro Rapsang
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
10,288
Lead: 1,984
|
53.68% |
| Paul Lyngdoh | United Democratic Party | 8,304 | 43.33% |
| None Of The Above | NOTA | 201 | 1.05% |
| Donaldson Shanpru | Independent | 189 | 0.99% |
| Havergail Edwina Bareh | National People's Party | 182 | 0.95% |
West Shillong Assembly Election Results (2013)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Lyngdoh
WINNER
|
United Democratic Party |
9,333
Lead: 481
|
% |
| Mohendro Rapsang | Indian National Congress | 8,852 | % |
Strike Rate
West Shillong MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Lyngdoh | UDP | 7,917 | 3,485 | 42.14% |
| 2018 | Mohendro Rapsang | INC | 10,288 | 1,984 | 53.68% |
| 2013 | Paul Lyngdoh | UDP | 9,333 | 481 | % |
West Shillong Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Lyngdoh | UDP |
7,917
(Lead: 3,485)
|
42.14% |
| Mohendro Rapsang | NPEP | 4,432 | 23.59% | |
| 2018 | Mohendro Rapsang | INC |
10,288
(Lead: 1,984)
|
53.68% |
| Paul Lyngdoh | UDP | 8,304 | 43.33% | |
| 2013 | Paul Lyngdoh | UDP |
9,333
(Lead: 481)
|
% |
| Mohendro Rapsang | INC | 8,852 | % |
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Meghalaya West Shillong Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the West Shillong Assembly seat in the 2023 election?
Paul Lyngdoh of the United Democratic Party (UDP) won the West Shillong Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Mohendro Rapsang of the National People's Party (NPEP) by a margin of 3485 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the West Shillong constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the West Shillong constituency is 67% UDP and 33% INC, with UDP won 2 times and INC won 1 time since the 1972 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2023 West Shillong Assembly Election?
Paul Lyngdoh (UDP) received 42.14% vote share.
Mohendro Rapsang (NPEP) received 23.59% vote share.
What were the results of the 2023 West Shillong Assembly Election?
Paul Lyngdoh (UDP) won the 2023 election with 7917 votes, leading by 3485 votes and securing a 42.14% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the West Shillong Assembly constituency fall under?
The West Shillong Assembly constituency falls under the Shillong (st) Lok Sabha constituency of East Khasi Hills district.
What was the margin of victory in the West Shillong Assembly Election 2023?
Paul Lyngdoh (UDP) won the West Shillong Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 3485 votes over Mohendro Rapsang (NPEP).
What are the key constituencies in the Shillong (st) Lok Sabha area?
The West Shillong Assembly constituency is part of the Shillong (st) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Nartiang (st), Jowai (st), Raliang (st), Mowkaiaw (st), Sutnga-saipung (st), Khliehriat (st), Amlarem (st), Mawhati (st), Nongpoh (st), Jirang (st), Umsning (st), Umroi (st), Mawryngkneng(st), Pynthorumkhrah, Mawlai (st), East Shillong (st), North Shillong (st), South Shillong, Mylliem (st), Nongthymmai (st), Nongkrem (st), Sohing (st), Mawphlang (st), Mawsynram (st), Shella (st), Pynursla (st), Sohra (st), Mawkynrew (st), Mairang (st), Mawthadraishan (st), Nongstoin (st), Rambrai Jyrngam (st, Mawshynrut (st), Ranikor (st), Mawkyrwat (st).
Who were the top candidates for the West Shillong Assembly Election 2023?
The top candidates in the West Shillong Assembly Election 2023 were:
Paul Lyngdoh (UDP)
Mohendro Rapsang (NPEP)
Ernest Mawrie (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Paul Lyngdoh (UDP) emerging as the winner.
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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