Meghalaya · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Shri. H.Donkupar R. Lyngdoh of Indian National Congress won the Sohiong Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Meghalaya in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 9,518 votes (52.90% vote share). The runner-up was Shri . Rain Augustine Lyngdoh (United Democratic Party) with 7,209 votes.
A total of 6 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. H.Donkupar R. Lyngdoh | 9518 | 52.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shri . Rain Augustine Lyngdoh | 7209 | 40.00% | United Democratic Party |
| 3 | Shri. Mebansan Lyndem | 695 | 3.90% | Khun Hynnieutrip National Awakaning Movement |
| 4 | Shri. H.Brostarwell Lyngdoh | 259 | 1.40% | Hill State People's Democratic Party |
| 5 | Shri. Losterfield Kharbuki | 202 | 1.10% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 6 | Shri. Nit Shabong | 121 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Sohiong constituency is part of the Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Shri. H.Donkupar R. Lyngdoh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 9,518 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.