Gambegre, Nov 13: The by-election for the Gambegre Assembly Constituency in Meghalaya witnessed an impressive voter turnout, with over 90.84% of the electorate casting their votes. Polling commenced smoothly in the morning, with voters eager to participate, lining up well before the official opening of polling stations. As the day progressed, the enthusiasm did not wane, maintaining a high participation rate. Final voter turnout figures are anticipated to increase slightly as all data is collated.
The election proceeded without any reports of disruptions or untoward incidents, ensuring a peaceful voting process. In this by-election, six candidates vied for the seat left vacant by Saleng Sangma of the Indian National Congress (INC). Sangma resigned following his election to the Lok Sabha from the Tura Parliamentary Constituency in May.
Contenders in the by-election include Bernard Marak from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mehtab Chandee Sangma from the National People’s Party (NPP), Sadhiarani Sangma from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Jingjang Marak from the INC, and independents Sengkrabirth Marak and Jerry Sangma. With no apparent frontrunner, the election reflected a highly competitive battle among the candidates.
Gambegre constituency, housing 51 polling booths and over 33,000 voters, remained a focal point as voters actively took part in this democratic exercise. The vibrant participation underscores the electorate’s engagement in shaping their representation amidst a closely contested electoral atmosphere.
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Publish Date: 2024-11-13 19:25:00
