Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018: Constituency-wise Results

Lotus Blooms again! Left red-faced, BJP triumphant, Congress embarrassed

Acche Din for North-East? The BJP has emerged as a strong party in the North-East region by putting up a spectacular show in the Assembly Elections.

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Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018: Constituency-wise Results - Final Tally

Meghalaya Assembly Election 2018 - Final Tally (Party-Wise)

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 Result status of Meghalaya Assembly Election 2018 at 8 PM

Full text of PM Narendra Modi’s victory speech after North-East Assembly Elections 2018

# Several workers ofBJPhave sacrificed their lives, our innocent workers were killed only due to ideological differences.

# Left parties killed our several workers. The killings of our workers have been answered by the public of Tripura through their vote. They fought against Maoist ideology. Fear & confusion are the weapons of leftist parties. Let’s observe two minutes silence in a mark of respect to workers who were killed in the Left violence.

# The Left party has received a befitting reply for spreading ‘bhay’ and ‘bhram’ among people in Tripura.

# Targeting Congress, PMModisaid that it has not been able to take the defeat sportingly, adding that people should accept even defeat gracefully.

#BJPchiefAmitShah has been the architect of this victory. Even in the remote North-East truth aboutBJPandBJPGovernment has reached the common man. I thank all the voters on behalf ofBJP.

# Today, the entire country is painted with saffron. Our party is a party of allcolours...from saffron to rainbow. Invastu, the North-East position is very important. According tovastushastra, North-East is the most auspicious side. I am happy that north east is part of the ‘vikasyatra’. The North-East region has today come forward to lead India on the path to development.

# From being 'no one',BJPhas 'won' today. This victory has been achieved with limited resources. No celebrities were used in these elections. Tripura elected team is the youngest team...we have a young team here, they have done wonders.

# When North Eastern people used to harass in Delhi, we sent the first message in 2014 by taking up these matters seriously.RajnathSingh addressed the issue of violence against North-Eastern students.

Our ministerstravelledto the North-East states extensively, we sent more ministers to the regionin the last 4 years than any other government since independence.BJPworkers are being targeted and killed in states such as West Bengal, Kerala, evenOdishaand now inKarnataka.

# Opposition always says this is vendetta...this is not vendetta, this is ‘mandate’.BJPhas risen in every corner of the country due to hard work of the party workers.

# Congress party’s status has gone down even as some people have got elevated. Once, I had told a Congress Chief Minister that the party will soon become a specimen. Congress's popularity was never on a decline as it is today.BJPworkers must be alert that it does not allow Congress culture in the party.

# People from North-East always felt that Delhi is far away from them, but with the ‘DonerMinistry’ in place,BJPhas brought Delhi to their doorsteps.

Here’s what BJP chief Amit Shah said on BJP’s stellar performance in North East Assembly Elections:

# This ‘vijaya rath’ of BJP will now go to Karnataka. This is the first celebration in new BJP headquarters...this is a historic day for the party.

# BJP has given a fitting answer to the killing of its 9 workers in Tripura. This is the victory of ‘act east policy’ of PM Modi.

# This victory shows people of North-East have excepted ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas.’ This is a victory of politics of performance.

# In all these three states public has given a mandate against the Congress. Voters have rejected Congress.

# We will get even bigger mandate in 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. We will win Karnataka, Kerala & Odisha. This victory is dedicated to those party workers are being killed in Kerala, Karnataka & Odisha.

# This is not our final destination: next is Odisha, Kerala and West Bengal.

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

MamataBanerjee, CM West Bengal

Anti-incumbency is a factor in Tripura election…I personally spoke toRahulGandhi…he needs to choose his alliance correctly.

I had toldRahulGandhi, to come together for Tripura elections. Congress gave the power toBJP.

KamalNath, Congress

BJPutilisedmassive deployment of money & other resources to influence the elections.

Ahmed Patel, Congress

We are confident of forming the government inMeghalaya. We are not going involve into horse trading...but I can’t say anything aboutBJP.

BJP chief Amit Shah on North East Verdict

# It is a day for joy for the BJP. This is a great day for lakhs of BJP workers, win in the North-East is very important for us. This win has many different meanings for us. I congratulate our workers in all the three states.

# We will focus on development of the North-East region. When we won the 2014 elections, PM Modi had mentioned how the Eastern India was neglected...PM started the ‘act east policy’ to bring development into North-East.

# This is a victory of PM Narendra Modi's North-East policy.

# Our workers faced violence from communists in Tripura, many of them were also killed also. But, they gave victory to us.

# Our victory in Tripura is a big one...in 2013, we just had 1% vote share, now we have won elections with over 50% vote share. Our allies in Meghalaya have done well.

# Results of this election will have a cascading effect on Karnataka Assembly Polls. We are preparing for a big win in Karnataka.

# Results of these three states are an indication of the results we will get in Karnataka and then 2019.

# This is a big moral victory for our workers in West Bengal and Kerala.

# Our win in Tripura is historic...Congress did not win a single seat in Tripura or Nagaland.

# Left is not right for any part of India. Tripura has proven that Left is not the right party for India.

# In 2014, Narendra Modi ji had said western side of the nation has developed a lot but the same has not reached the eastern side yet. He immediately started his 'act east policy'. I believe this is the victory of his policies, stamped by the 3 states of the north-east.

# In Tripura, BJP and allies won all 20 tribal seats. All three states are dominated by tribals...and BJP and its allies have won majority of these tribal region seats.

# North-East needs development and peace. 21 states in the country are now NDA, BJP ruled states.

# Manik sarkar was a failed government. No development took place in the last 25 years. CPM will find new excuses as this time Voter-verified paper audit trail were being used.

# Congress has not got full majority in Meghalaya, why did senior Congress leaders went to Meghalaya?

# No win is small for us...our workers fought against the violence of left and today their souls will rest in peace.

# Our golden period is yet to come...we will make our governments in Odisha, West Bengal & Kerala...and we will definitely win Karnataka. These results will boost our confidence for 2019.

# Amit Shah’s jibe on Rahul Gandhi: "perhaps there are elections in Italy"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment on North East Assembly Elections Verdict:

# People ofMeghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura have spoken!

# I thank the people of these states for supporting the good governance agenda and ‘Act East Policy’ ofBJP& our valued allies. We remain committed to working towards fulfilling the dreams & aspirations of the people.

# 2018 Tripura election will be remembered as an epoch-making one! What my sisters and brothers of Tripura have done is extraordinary. No words will be enough to thank them for the phenomenal support towardsBJPTripura. We will leave no stone unturned in transforming Tripura.

# The victory ofBJPTripura is not an ordinary electoral victory. This journey from ‘Shunya’ to ‘Shikhar’ has been made possible due to a solid development agenda and the strength of ourorganisation. I bow to everyBJPKaryakartafor working assiduously on the ground for years.

# The historic victory in Tripura is as much an ideological one. It is a win for democracy over brute force and intimidation. Today peace and non-violencehasprevailed over fear. We will provide Tripura with a good government that the state deserves.

# I express my gratitude to the people ofMeghalayafor supportingBJP. The welfare ofMeghalayais of utmost importance for us. I appreciate theBJPKaryakartasfor their continued efforts in the state to serve the people.

# ThankyouNagaland for supportingBJPand our valued ally. I assure my sisters and brothers of Nagaland that we will continue to work for the progress and prosperity of Nagaland. I applaud the tireless work of the localBJPunit.

# Time and again, election after election, the people of India are reposing their faith in the positive anddevelopment orientedagenda of the NDA. People do not have the time or respect for negative, disruptive and disconnected politics of any kind.

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

AmitShah,BJPchief

I thank brothers and sisters of Tripura for their massive support toBJP. This is the victory of PMNarendraModi’s politics of development and his commitment to the welfare of North-Eastern region of India.

BiplabDeb,BJP

Tripura’s public is not foolish. I will abide by party's orders…it’s a team victory. Whatever responsibility I will be given, I will take it.

On being asked if he would be the CM, he said it’s forparliamentaryboard to decide.

BJPchiefAmitShah worked a lot in Tripura. We get a lot of confidence with the way he works.

RahulGandhi is not young at 50…PMModi'sthinking is young and he is energetic.

Smriti Irani,BJP

Unprecedented victory ofBJPin Tripura. PMNarendraModi’s emphasis ondevelopmentof North-East has found resonance with the citizens of the region. Heartiest congratulations to our presidentAmitShah & teamBJPfor the massive win.

Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018 | Constituency-Wise Trends At 2 PM

Source: Election Commission of India

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

AshokGehlot, Congress

It’s not a new thing for North East, they always shift towards the party in the Center and theBJPhas nothing to be proud of in it...

JitendraSingh,BJP

These elections are a watershed in Indian politics, elections based on ‘vikas’.ModiGovernment’s push for development and several other measures for North East states andAmitShah'sorganisationskills paid-off.

SK Sunn, Independent Candidate,Meghalaya

I will be supporting any party that works for the welfare of the people of the state.

Ravi Shankar Prasad,BJP

In a way, the entire North-East is now with theBJP. Initially, we used to say "CongressmuktBharat' now I think we can say 'VaampanthMuktBharat" also. Our party will win 2019 polls only on basis of exemplary work.

BiplabDeb,BJP

The parliamentary panel will decide, who will be the CM...I want to be with people of Tripura, I am happy that people have voted for us.

GVLNarasimhaRao,BJP

RahulGandhi cares more for his dog than for his party leaders.

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 Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018 | Constituency-Wise Trends At 12 PM

Source: Election Commission of India

Trends at 12:00 PM

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

YogiAdityanath,BJP

It’s a historic victory, under the leadership of PMNarendraModiandBJPchiefAmitShah.

It’s an important day for Indian Democracy...I congratulate PMModifor this win. I congratulate all the party workers from Nagaland, Tripura andMeghalayafor the historic win.

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

KirenRijiju,BJP

There are many factors and the main factor is the leadership, vision of PMModifor these states and alsoAmitShah'sorganisationalmanagement skills.

PMModihas set high standards for the party, working members. Over the last few months, party workers have put in a lot of hard work on the ground. Results of these three states will have ramification in national politics.

Congress and Left spread falsehood againstBJPand now people have given a fitting answer to them.

Latest political voices on North East Assembly Elections 2018

HimantaBiswaSarma,BJP

Tripura has lacked development under the Left Government. So there isrevoltin Tripura by people against the currentgovernment .CPMhas not delivered...it’s behind by minimum 20 years in its development agenda.

Alliance withIPFTcould have been suicidal or gethugeadvantage butAmitShah was sure it will get good results. Christians have voted in large number for theBJPin these states. Our party is now emerging political party amongchristiansin North-East

IfAmitShah isstudentof post-graduate,RahulGandhi isstudentofnursery.

TRENDS AT 11 AM

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Latest reactions:

Today's results with indicate a change in the political scenario. We will form government in Nagaland: Kiren Rijiju

The trends in all three states point to a new political direction, it will have an effect on national politics as well. We are confident of forming Govt in all three: Kiren Rijiju

Congress had its stronghold but we were sure it will change in this election. BJP will become the main force: Kiren Rijiju

Congress leading with 20 seats. NPP and BJP trailing with 8 and 4 seats respectively. Senior Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Ahmed Patel leave for Shillong.