In a decisive victory for the National People’s Party (NPP), Mehtab Chandee, the wife of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, has secured the Gambegre Assembly by-election with 12,678 votes. This victory is a significant milestone for the NPP, as it marks the party's successful bid to capture a seat that was previously held by Congress, reinforcing the NPP's growing political influence in the state.
The bypoll, which was held on November 13, saw an impressive voter turnout of over 90% from the 30,086 registered voters in the West Garo Hills district. The counting process began at 8 am under tight security, with a team of 28 counting personnel overseeing the proceedings. Chandee's win signals a shift in the political landscape of the region, and it further strengthens the leadership of Conrad K. Sangma as the NPP continues to gain momentum ahead of future elections.
The bypoll for the Gambegre Assembly seat in Meghalaya passed off peacefully, with a voter turnout of 90.84%.
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- The results from Round 3 reveal NPP's Dr. Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma as the frontrunner, securing 3,885 votes. Following her is AITC's Sadhiarani M. Sangma with 2,428 votes, and Congress' Jingjang M. Marak with 2,050 votes.
- Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma of the National People's Party has taken the lead with 3392 votes.
The bypoll was necessitated after Saleng A. Sangma resigned from the seat following his election as a Member of Parliament from the Tura constituency.
Earlier, Meghalaya Power Minister and National People's Party (NPP) leader Abu Taher Mondal has expressed confidence that the party will win the Gamebgre by-polls
Gambegre - The bypoll for the Gambegre Assembly seat in Meghalaya features six candidates. The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) has fielded Dr. Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma, the wife of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who is a practising physician. She faces competition from Sadhiarani Sangma of the Trinamool Congress, Jingjang Marak from the Congress, Bernard Marak of the BJP, and two independent candidates, Sengkrabirth Marak and Jerry Sangma. The election became necessary after the resignation of Saleng A. Sangma following his election to the Lok Sabha from the Tura parliamentary seat.
