Meghalaya · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2018
Lahkmen Rymbui of United Democratic Party won the Amlarem Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Meghalaya in the 2018 state assembly election, securing 14,766 votes (50.90% vote share). The runner-up was Stephanson Mukhim (National People's Party) with 12,135 votes.
A total of 4 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahkmen Rymbui | 14766 | 50.90% | United Democratic Party |
| 2 | Stephanson Mukhim | 12135 | 41.80% | National People's Party |
| 3 | Holando Lamin | 1238 | 4.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Riang Lenon Tariang | 867 | 3.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Amlarem constituency is part of the Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2018 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Lahkmen Rymbui (United Democratic Party) emerged as the winner securing 14,766 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.