# 1972 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election

The 1972 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election was held on 9 March 1972. These were Meghalaya's first Legislative Assembly elections, following the creation of the state on 21 January 1972. 59 men and one woman, Percylina Marak, were elected.

## Results

Seats :
| | All Party Hill Leaders Conference (AHL) | 73,851 | 35.67 | 32 |
| | Indian National Congress (INC) | 20,474 | 9.89 | 9 |
| | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 1,182 | 0.57 | 0 |
| | Independents (IND) | 111,506 | 53.86 | 19 |
| Total | Total | 207,013 | 100.00 | 60 |
| Source: Election Commission of India |||||
$^a$ The Hill State People's Democratic Party won 8 seats, but the party's representatives were recorded as independents in the official statistical report of the election.

## Elected Members

Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency :
| Assembly Constituency | Assembly Constituency | Turnout | Winner | Winner | Winner | Winner | Winner | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Margin |
| #k | Names | % | Candidate | Party | Party | Votes | % | Candidate | Party | Party | Votes | % | Margin |
| 1 | Jowai | 73.3% | B. B. Shallam | | AHL | 2,907 | 49.14% | Gordon D. Pae | | INC | 1,742 | 29.45% | 1,165 |
| 2 | Nongtalang | 66.% | Enowell Pohshna | | Independent | 2,426 | 38.1% | Johndeng Pohrmen | | AHL | 2,328 | 36.56% | 98 |
| 3 | Rymbai | 73.97% | Lewis Bareh | | Independent | 3,555 | 56.6% | Nihon Ksih | | AHL | 2,726 | 43.4% | 829 |
| 4 | Sutnga | 71.72% | Onward Leyswell Nongtdu | | Independent | 2,411 | 39.55% | Beryl Sutnga | | AHL | 1,862 | 30.54% | 549 |
| 5 | Nartiang | 75.54% | Edwingson Bareh | | AHL | 3,890 | 50.76% | Olbin Lamare | | Independent | 2,937 | 38.32% | 953 |
| 6 | Mynsoraliang | 75.25% | Humphrey Hadem | | Independent | 3,636 | 53.18% | Jerueyliwin Garod | | AHL | 3,201 | 46.82% | 435 |
| 7 | Mawlai | 64.66% | Stanlington David Khongwir | | Independent | 2,830 | 56.1% | E. Bremly Lyngdoh | | AHL | 2,215 | 43.9% | 615 |
| 8 | Mawkhar | 59.93% | Alexander Warjri | | AHL | 1,474 | 33.11% | Ajra Khongphai | | Independent | 1,279 | 28.73% | 195 |
| 9 | Jaiaw | 58.6% | P. Ripple Kyndiah | | AHL | 2,489 | 50.7% | Ganoldmassar | | Independent | 2,031 | 41.37% | 458 |
| 10 | Mawprem | 64.56% | Maham Singh | | INC | 3,202 | 69.67% | Jokendro Lanong | | Independent | 1,394 | 30.33% | 1,808 |
| 11 | Shillong Cantt | 72.93% | Dhrubanath Joshi | | INC | 1,263 | 69.78% | Dringson E. Shalam | | Independent | 353 | 19.5% | 910 |
| 12 | Laban | 56.26% | Parsvanath Choudhury | | INC | 1,708 | 41.39% | Muriel Selma Dunn | | Independent | 1,183 | 28.66% | 525 |
| 13 | Malki | 66.77% | Upstar Kharbuli | | Independent | 2,346 | 58.04% | Binoy Lahiri | | CPI | 715 | 17.69% | 1,631 |
| 14 | Laitumkhrah | 63.69% | Peter G. Mareaniang | | AHL | 3,059 | 67.9% | Pranesh Chandra Biswas | | Independent | 1,446 | 32.1% | 1,613 |
| 15 | Nongthymmai | 50.4% | Brington Buhai Lyngdoh | | AHL | 1,269 | 31.03% | Goilas Marbaniang | | Independent | 1,070 | 26.16% | 199 |
| 16 | Nongkhlaw | 39.24% | Hoover Hynniewta | | Independent | 1,077 | 40.98% | Snomick Kalwing | | AHL | 1,047 | 39.84% | 30 |
| 17 | Nongpoh | 50.76% | Dr. D. D. Lapang | | Independent | 1,166 | 30.75% | A. Alley | | Independent | 772 | 20.36% | 394 |
| 18 | Mawhati | 52.82% | Martin Narayan Majaw | | Independent | 1,521 | 34.4% | S. R. Moksha | | Independent | 876 | 19.81% | 645 |
| 19 | Sohryngkham | 56.97% | G. Nilliemncap | | Independent | 1,412 | 37.88% | Dlein Kharumnuid | | Independent | 821 | 22.02% | 591 |
| 20 | Nongkrem | 54.22% | Radhon S. Lyngdoh | | AHL | 2,916 | 82.14% | Resida Sohtun | | Independent | 532 | 14.99% | 2,384 |
| 21 | Dienglieng | 46.38% | Beterson Kharkongor | | AHL | 1,153 | 40.54% | Jungai Khongjoh | | Independent | 1,033 | 36.32% | 120 |
| 22 | Umroi | 54.72% | Dlosingh Lyngdoh | | INC | 908 | 23.97% | E. K. Mawlong | | Independent | 858 | 22.65% | 50 |
| 23 | Mylliem | 57.32% | Jor Manik Syiem | | AHL | 1,921 | 43.97% | Francis Syiem | | Independent | 1,421 | 32.52% | 500 |
| 24 | Sohiong | 61.84% | Edward Kurbah | | Independent | 1,496 | 33.73% | S. Lonaik Marbaniang | | Independent | 973 | 21.94% | 523 |
| 25 | Nongspung | 46.66% | Winstone Syiemiong | | Independent | 1,751 | 59.6% | Kwing Drolin Shangdiar | | AHL | 488 | 16.61% | 1,263 |
| 26 | Mairang | 57.35% | Fuller Lyngdoh Mawnai | | Independent | 2,009 | 58.22% | Irad Manik Syiem | | AHL | 1,207 | 34.98% | 802 |
| 27 | Pariong | 64.82% | Hopingstone Lyngdoh | | Independent | 2,890 | 70.82% | Mak Uhongni | | Independent | 695 | 17.03% | 2,195 |
| 28 | Nongstoin | 60.73% | Francis K. Mawlot | | Independent | 3,630 | 82.71% | Ledishon Nongsiang | | AHL | 759 | 17.29% | 2,871 |
| 29 | Mawthengkut | 53.62% | Raisen Mawsor | | Independent | 2,248 | 64.23% | Maysalin War | | AHL | 1,216 | 34.74% | 1,032 |
| 30 | Langrin | 50.6% | Humdhrey Nongrum | | AHL | 1,597 | 48.59% | Balkstar Wanniang | | Independent | 1,480 | 45.03% | 117 |
| 31 | Mawkyrwat | 59.33% | Rowell Lyngdoh | | Independent | 2,107 | 63.62% | Garland Royal | | AHL | 1,027 | 31.01% | 1,080 |
| 32 | Mawsynram | 65.89% | Kisto M Roy Marabaniang | | AHL | 1,731 | 33.% | Mestonnath Kharchandy | | Independent | 1,407 | 26.83% | 324 |
| 33 | Shella | 58.25% | Stanely D D Nochols Roy | | AHL | 2,798 | 57.97% | Pros Erly Chandra Chyne | | Independent | 1,516 | 31.41% | 1,282 |
| 34 | Sohra | 63.31% | S. Phaindrojen Swer | | AHL | 2,210 | 49.06% | A Blingstodar Diengdoh | | Independent | 1,880 | 41.73% | 330 |
| 35 | Nongshken | 51.77% | Darwin D Pugh | | AHL | 2,110 | 51.05% | Luisa Brosila Lamin | | Independent | 1,463 | 35.4% | 647 |
| 36 | Langkyrdem | 45.66% | Galynstone Laloo | | AHL | 1,396 | 42.32% | Herington Mulliem | | Independent | 1,285 | 38.95% | 111 |
| 37 | Mahendraganj | 69.72% | Shamsul Haque | | Independent | 2,012 | 44.35% | Khelaram Barman | | INC | 1,434 | 31.61% | 578 |
| 38 | Dalu | 52.01% | Nimosh Sangma | | AHL | 1,853 | 67.24% | Lamberth K. Sangma | | Independent | 903 | 32.76% | 950 |
| 39 | Dambuk Aga | 36.22% | Brojendra Sangma | | AHL | 1,871 | 85.59% | Vitus Sangma | | Independent | 218 | 9.97% | 1,653 |
| 40 | Chokpot | 41.36% | Jackman Marak | | AHL | 1,583 | 71.08% | Greendash R, Marak | | Independent | 644 | 28.92% | 939 |
| 41 | Siju | - | Williamson Sangma | | AHL | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed |
| 42 | Rongrenggiri | 18.23% | Choronsing Sangma | | AHL | 973 | 78.91% | Metrona Marak | | Independent | 197 | 15.98% | 776 |
| 43 | Rongjeng | 33.24% | Pleander G. Momin | | Independent | 1,085 | 74.06% | Gornel Marak | | AHL | 380 | 25.94% | 705 |
| 44 | Kharkutta | 29.93% | Pretting Tone Sangma | | AHL | 760 | 53.98% | Wetherson Monin | | Independent | 286 | 20.31% | 474 |
| 45 | Songsak | 23.56% | Elwin Sangma | | AHL | 819 | 74.93% | Projengton Momin | | Independent | 176 | 16.1% | 643 |
| 46 | Resubelpara | 26.35% | Salseng C. Marak | | AHL | 1,354 | 81.81% | Polycarp James Marak | | Independent | 301 | 18.19% | 1,053 |
| 47 | Mendipathar | 48.63% | Sibendra Narayan Koch | | INC | 1,087 | 47.28% | Josendra Chrava | | Independent | 746 | 32.45% | 341 |
| 48 | Tikrikilla | 69.38% | Monindra Rava | | AHL | 2,801 | 59.12% | Nurali Slam | | Independent | 1,937 | 40.88% | 864 |
| 49 | Phulbari | 69.17% | Akramozzaman | | INC | 2,076 | 53.78% | Majibhur Rahman | | Independent | 1,784 | 46.22% | 292 |
| 50 | Rongchugiri | 27.12% | Medison A. Sangma | | AHL | 729 | 53.52% | Arthur Momin | | Independent | 331 | 24.3% | 398 |
| 51 | Bajengdoba | 34.22% | Grohonsing Marak | | AHL | 1,531 | 84.21% | Broson Momin | | Independent | 287 | 15.79% | 1,244 |
| 52 | Dadenggre | 26.55% | Reidson Momin | | AHL | 928 | 65.58% | Bronson W. Momin | | Independent | 487 | 34.42% | 441 |
| 53 | Rongram | 33.37% | Percylina R. Marak | | AHL | 1,197 | 53.77% | Miriam D Shira | | Independent | 842 | 37.83% | 355 |
| 54 | Selsella | 46.97% | William Cecil R Marak | | INC | 2,550 | 76.55% | Rosendra Hajong | | CPI | 467 | 14.02% | 2,083 |
| 55 | Ampatigiri | 47.8% | Jagabandhu Barman | | INC | 1,230 | 37.51% | Lakhindra Hajong | | Independent | 1,124 | 34.28% | 106 |
| 56 | Rangsakona | 47.36% | Sanford Marak | | AHL | 1,534 | 61.14% | Jenden Ch. Marak | | Independent | 975 | 38.86% | 559 |
| 57 | Tura | 44.25% | Singjan Sangma | | INC | 1,451 | 51.34% | Jangsan K. Sangma | | Independent | 969 | 34.29% | 482 |
| 58 | Kherapara | 28.28% | Plansing Marak | | AHL | 1,250 | 81.65% | Janathon Sangma | | Independent | 281 | 18.35% | 969 |
| 59 | Dalamgiri | - | Ira Marak | | AHL | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed |
| 60 | Salmanpara | - | Samarendra Sangma | | AHL | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed | Elected Unopposed |

## Bypolls

| Year | Constituency | Reason for by-poll | Winning candidate | Party | Party |
| 1973 | Mawthengkut | | Raison Mawsor | | Independent |