Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly Elections Today
BJP, Congress all set for improving strength, out of 552 candidates in the fray
Meghalaya will also see a multi-cornered contest, where besides the Congress, BJP and the NPP (National People’s Party), Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress is in fray.
In Nagaland, triangular contests are on the cards in 59 of the 60 assembly constituencies. The BJP, which won 12 of the state’s 60 seats in 2018, is contesting in alliance with the NDPP (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party).
Under the seat-sharing agreement, the NDPP is contesting on 40 seats and the BJP for 20 seats.
Some updates on Nagaland and Meghalaya Elections: Get NDTV Updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as this story develops,
Election Live Updates: BJP Contesting Alone in Meghalaya
In Meghalaya, the BJP is contesting alone after a rift with Conrad Sangma’s NPP and hopes to increase its tally.
Eligible voters at a polling station in Tura, Meghalaya.
Nagaland Assembly elections: Key constituencies
Northen Angami – It will determine the poll fate of NDPP candidate and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio;
Tiyu – From where BJP candidate and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton is contesting
Peren – From where two-time Chief Minister TR Zeliang will be contesting the election as NDPP candidate.
Ghaspani is another seat that attracts all the eyeballs. BJP has fielded N Jacob Zhimomi and Akavi N Zhimomi is in fray as Congress candidate.
Phek is another constituency to watch out for in the elections. NPF leader Kuzholuzo Nienu will be contesting from this seat. While the NDPP has fielded Kupota Khesoh, Congress has given ticket to Zacilhu Ringa Vadeo and S Akho Leyri is an NPF candidate.
Nagaland Election: Polling For 60-Member Assembly
The stage is set for assembly polls in Nagaland, where over 13 lakh voters will decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates contesting in 59 out of a total of 60 seats on Monday.
The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the polls 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 aspirants.
Polling will be held from 7 am to 4 pm, while counting of votes will be taken up on March 2.
Meghalaya Elections: 21 Lakh Voters to Seal Fate Of 369 Candidates
Meghalaya is all set for polling in 59 of the 60 assembly seats where more than 21.6 lakh voters will seal the fate of 369 candidates on Monday, as the ruling National People’s Party will fight to retain power, while the BJP and Trinamool Congress will attempt to unseat the incumbent government from power.
Chief Electoral Officer, FR Kharkongor said preparations for conducting a free, fair and peaceful election have been completed.
Comments are closed.