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Meghalaya · Seat 36

Mawkyrwat Assembly Constituency

Mawkyrwat is assembly constituency number 36 of 60 in Meghalaya, in South West Khasi Hills district. The next election is expected in February–March 2028.

Current MLA

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar

United Democratic Party

Member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly for Mawkyrwat, elected in 2023.

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Mawkyrwat at a glance

  • Seat number36
  • DistrictSouth West Khasi Hills
  • StateMeghalaya
  • Electors (2023)37,565
  • ReservedST
  • Lok Sabha seatShillong
  • Assembly size60 (majority 31)

Mawkyrwat 2023 election result

Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar of the United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) won Mawkyrwat in the 2023 Meghalaya assembly election with 10,678 votes (31.25%), defeating Carnes Sohshang of the Indian National Congress by 1,272 votes. Turnout was 90.96%.

CandidatePartyVotesShare
Renikton Lyngdoh TongkharUnited Democratic Party (Meghalaya)10,67831.25%
Carnes SohshangIndian National Congress9,40627.53%
Medalsing LyngdohHill State People's Democratic Party6,08217.80%
Sounder Strong CajeeAll India Trinamool Congress4,57913.40%
H. Stalyne DiengdohNational People's Party (India)3,2079.39%

Margin 1,272 votes. Figures as published for the 2023 Meghalaya election and shown only where two independent compilations agree.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya की 60 विधानसभा सीटों में से एक है और South West Khasi Hills ज़िले में आती है। इस सीट का क्रमांक 36 है। यहाँ लगभग 37,565 मतदाता हैं। यह सीट अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) के लिए आरक्षित है। लोकसभा चुनाव में यह क्षेत्र Shillong संसदीय सीट के अंतर्गत आता है।

वर्तमान विधायक — Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (United Democratic Party), 2023 के विधानसभा चुनाव में निर्वाचित। Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar का पूरा प्रोफ़ाइल देखें।

मतदाता सूची में अपना नाम देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the current MLA of Mawkyrwat?
Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar of the United Democratic Party is the sitting MLA for Mawkyrwat, elected in 2023.
When is the next election in Mawkyrwat?
The next Meghalaya assembly election is expected in February–March 2028. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand.
Who won Mawkyrwat in the 2023 election, and by what margin?
Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar of the United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) won Mawkyrwat in the 2023 Meghalaya assembly election with 10,678 votes (31.25%), defeating Carnes Sohshang of the Indian National Congress by 1,272 votes. Turnout was 90.96%.
Which district is Mawkyrwat in?
Mawkyrwat assembly constituency is in South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

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