Meghalaya · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Shri. J.Dringwel Rymbai of Indian National Congress won the Jirang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Meghalaya in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 3,888 votes (27.90% vote share). The runner-up was Shri. Artist Ranee (United Democratic Party) with 2,687 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Shri. J.Dringwel Rymbai | 3888 | 27.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shri. Artist Ranee | 2687 | 19.30% | United Democratic Party |
| 3 | Shri. Oral Syngkli | 2132 | 15.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Shri. Jriangsing Phanbuh | 1661 | 11.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 5 | Shri. Nirjo Marak | 1519 | 10.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Shri. Thre Nongrum | 709 | 5.10% | People's Democratic Movement |
| 7 | Shri. Snomik Kalwing | 453 | 3.30% | Khun Hynnieutrip National Awakaning Movement |
| 8 | Shri. Andrew M.Marak | 395 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Shri. Augustin Wahlang | 294 | 2.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 10 | Shri. Comfort Doloi | 204 | 1.50% | Hill State People's Democratic Party |
The Jirang constituency is part of the Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Shri. J.Dringwel Rymbai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 3,888 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.