Meghalaya Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Shillong · Region: North-East · Governed by Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (NPP-led)

Lok Sabha seats (MPs)

Rajya Sabha seats

Assembly seats (MLAs)

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Legislative Council (MLCs)

Meghalaya is a State in the North-East region of India, with its capital at Shillong. It sends 2 Members to the Lok Sabha and 1 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 60-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma (National People's Party), in office since 6 Mar 2018. In the 2023 Assembly election (27 Feb 2023, turnout 85.3%), the leading parties won: National People's Party 26, United Democratic Party 12, Indian National Congress 5. The next Assembly election is due in Feb 2028.

Government of Meghalaya

NDA

Chief Minister: Conrad K. Sangma NPP
In office since: 6 Mar 2018
Ruling party: National People's Party
Coalition: Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (NPP-led)
Legislature: Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (60)
Majority mark: 31
Next Assembly election: Feb 2028

2023 Meghalaya Assembly Election Result

Polled: 27 Feb 2023 · Turnout: 85.3%

NPP 26 UDP 12 INC 5 AITC 5 VPP 4 BJP 2 OTH 4 IND 2│ Majority mark: 31

2023 Meghalaya Assembly seats won by party
Party	Full name	Seats	Seat share
NPP	National People's Party	26	43.3%
UDP	United Democratic Party	12	20.0%
INC	Indian National Congress	5	8.3%
AITC	All India Trinamool Congress	5	8.3%
VPP	Voice of the People Party	4	6.7%
BJP	Bharatiya Janata Party	2	3.3%
OTH	Others	4	6.7%
IND	Independents	2	3.3%

Meghalaya Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 2 seats

INDIA 1 Others 1

Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Meghalaya
Party	Full name	Alliance (2024)	Seats
VPP	Voice of the People Party	Others	1
INC	Indian National Congress	INDIA	1

Rajya Sabha: 1 member elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Meghalaya Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Meghalaya?

Conrad K. Sangma (National People's Party) is the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, in office since 6 Mar 2018. The government is formed by Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (NPP-led).

Which party rules Meghalaya?

National People's Party (NPP) leads the government of Meghalaya, as part of the NDA alliance.

How many Assembly seats are there in Meghalaya?

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has 60 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 31 for a majority.

When is the next Assembly election in Meghalaya?

The next Meghalaya Assembly election is due in Feb 2028. The last one was held in 27 Feb 2023 with a turnout of about 85.3%.

How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Meghalaya?

Meghalaya elects 2 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: VPP 1, INC 1.

How many Rajya Sabha seats does Meghalaya have?

Meghalaya has 1 Rajya Sabha seat, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.