Meghalaya Election Results Live: NPP Close to Majority Mark, BJP Ahead on 3 Seats

The Meghalaya assembly elections held on February 27, 2023, have been keenly contested, with the National People's Party (NPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being the key contenders. As the counting of votes progresses, the NPP is inching closer to the majority mark of 31 seats, while the BJP is leading on 3 seats.

Stay tuned for live updates on the Meghalaya election results as they unfold. The NPP, led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, is looking to retain power in the state, while the BJP is hoping to make significant gains.

The Meghalaya assembly has 60 seats, and a party or coalition needs to win 31 seats to form the government. The NPP won 19 seats in the 2018 assembly elections and formed the government with the support of other parties. This time around, the party is hoping to improve its tally and win a clear majority.

The BJP, which won only 2 seats in the 2018 elections, has been making inroads in the state and is hoping to increase its seat count significantly. The party has fielded candidates in all 60 seats and is looking to emerge as a key player in the state's politics.

The other key players in the Meghalaya assembly elections are the Congress, which won 21 seats in the 2018 elections, and the United Democratic Party (UDP), which won 6 seats. The Congress is hoping to improve its performance this time around, while the UDP is looking to maintain its tally.

As the counting of votes progresses, the NPP is leading on 27 seats, while the BJP is ahead on 3 seats. The Congress is leading on 15 seats, while the UDP is ahead on 7 seats. Other parties and independents are leading on 8 seats.

The final results are expected to be declared soon, and all eyes are on whether the NPP will be able to form the government on its own or if it will need the support of other parties. The BJP's performance will also be closely watched, as it looks to make inroads in the state's politics.

Stay tuned for more live updates on the Meghalaya election results.