Shillong

Parliament Election 2009 ST

Winner Indian National Congress

Vincent H Pala

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
107,868
Margin %
22.50%
Total Electors
771,965
Votes Polled
480,424
Turnout
62.20%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Meghalaya
Constituency Number
282
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Vincent H Pala

Indian National Congress

232,270
48.30%
Male
#2
John Filmore Kharshiing

United Democratic Party

124,402
25.90%
Male
#3
P. B. M. Basaiawmoit

Hill State People's Democratic Party

97,613
20.30%
Male
#4
Martle N.Mukhim

Meghalaya Democratic Party

8,946
1.90%
Male
#5
Denis Siangshai

Independent

7,032
1.50%
Male
#6
Dalington Dympep

Communist Party Of India

6,802
1.40%
Male
#7
Tierod Passah

Independent

3,314
0.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Vincent H Pala Indian National Congress 232,270 48.30%
2 John Filmore Kharshiing United Democratic Party 124,402 25.90%
3 P. B. M. Basaiawmoit Hill State People's Democratic Party 97,613 20.30%
4 Martle N.Mukhim Meghalaya Democratic Party 8,946 1.90%
5 Denis Siangshai Independent 7,032 1.50%
6 Dalington Dympep Communist Party Of India 6,802 1.40%
7 Tierod Passah Independent 3,314 0.70%
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Shillong — 2009 Election Analysis

In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Vincent H Pala of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Shillong constituency (Meghalaya) with a margin of 107,868 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 771,965 registered electors, 480,424 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.20%. A total of 7 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vincent H Pala (Indian National Congress) won the Shillong Lok Sabha seat in 2009.

The margin was 107,868 votes (22.50%%).

The voter turnout in Shillong for the 2009 Lok Sabha election was 62.20%%.

7 candidates contested from Shillong constituency in the 2009 Lok Sabha election.

Shillong is a Lok Sabha constituency in Meghalaya.
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