Meghalaya · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Mihsalan Suchiang of Hill People Union won the Raliang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Meghalaya in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 10,160 votes (50.30% vote share). The runner-up was Herbert Suchiang (Indian National Congress) with 10,059 votes.
A total of 2 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 | Mihsalan Suchiang | 10160 | 50.30% | Hill People Union |
| 2 | Herbert Suchiang | 10059 | 49.80% | Indian National Congress |
The Raliang constituency is part of the Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 2 candidates contested for this seat. Mihsalan Suchiang (Hill People Union) emerged as the winner securing 10,160 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.