Tura

Parliament Election 2009 ST

Winner Nationalist Congress Party

Agatha K. Sangma

Nationalist Congress Party

Victory Margin
17,945
Margin %
5.20%
Total Electors
505,774
Votes Polled
342,205
Turnout
67.70%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Meghalaya
Constituency Number
283
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
Agatha K. Sangma

Nationalist Congress Party

154,476
45.10%
Male
#2
Debora C. Marak

Indian National Congress

136,531
39.90%
Male
#3
Boston Marak

A-Chik National Congress(Democratic)

40,204
11.70%
Male
#4
Arlene N. Sangma

Independent

10,976
3.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Agatha K. Sangma Nationalist Congress Party 154,476 45.10%
2 Debora C. Marak Indian National Congress 136,531 39.90%
3 Boston Marak A-Chik National Congress(Democratic) 40,204 11.70%
4 Arlene N. Sangma Independent 10,976 3.20%
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Tura — 2009 Election Analysis

In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Agatha K. Sangma of Nationalist Congress Party secured victory in the Tura constituency (Meghalaya) with a margin of 17,945 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 505,774 registered electors, 342,205 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 67.70%. A total of 4 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

Agatha K. Sangma (Nationalist Congress Party) won the Tura Lok Sabha seat in 2009.

The margin was 17,945 votes (5.20%%).

The voter turnout in Tura for the 2009 Lok Sabha election was 67.70%%.

4 candidates contested from Tura constituency in the 2009 Lok Sabha election.

Tura is a Lok Sabha constituency in Meghalaya.
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