Vidhan Sabha · Meghalaya · Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha Election 1978
Independent (IND)
All candidates fielded in Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha Election 1978 — with winner / runner-up, votes and margin.
105
Contested
10
Won
95
Lost
93,970
Total votes
Candidates
| # | Party candidate | Opponent | Constituency | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dominic Roblin Nongkhynrih
Winner
4,325 votes
· 59.94%
|
Radhon Singh Lyngdoh
Runner-up
AHL
· 1,809 votes
|
Nongkrem · 26 | 2,516 |
| 2 |
H.Britainwar Dan
Winner
4,112 votes
· 45.57%
|
Edwingson Bareh
Runner-up
INC
· 2,414 votes
|
Nartiang · 5 | 1,698 |
| 3 |
Meckenson K.Sangma
Winner
3,485 votes
· 58.82%
|
Samarendro Sangma
Runner-up
INC
· 1,372 votes
|
Salmanpura · 59 | 2,113 |
| 4 |
Mozibur Rahman
Winner
2,896 votes
· 35.08%
|
Khursedur Khan
Runner-up
INC
· 2,877 votes
|
Rajabala · 49 | 19 |
| 5 |
Evansius Kek Mawlong
Winner
2,526 votes
· 34.77%
|
Dlosingh Lyngdoh
Runner-up
HPD
· 1,965 votes
|
Umroi · 9 | 561 |
| 6 |
Martin N. Majaw
Winner
2,412 votes
· 40.09%
|
Senwel Roy Moksha
Runner-up
HPD
· 1,887 votes
|
Mawhati · 8 | 525 |
| 7 |
Sain Manik Jyrwa
Runner-up
2,365 votes
· 25.17%
|
P. Ripple Kyndiah
Winner
AHL
· 3,020 votes
|
Jaiaw · 19 | 655 |
| 8 |
Nit Shabong
Runner-up
2,328 votes
· 31.46%
|
Medras Mylliem
Winner
HPD
· 2,787 votes
|
Sohiong · 14 | 459 |
| 9 |
Shamsul Haque
Runner-up
2,326 votes
· 29.76%
|
Manik Ch. Das
Winner
INC
· 5,158 votes
|
Mahendraganj · 60 | 2,832 |
| 10 |
Sofiar Rahman Hazarika
Runner-up
2,313 votes
· 28.97%
|
Akramozzaman
Winner
INC
· 2,327 votes
|
Phulbari · 48 | 14 |
| 11 |
Tylli Kyndiah
Winner
2,230 votes
· 31.84%
|
Disingh Shallam
Runner-up
IND
· 1,742 votes
|
Jowai · 7 | 488 |
| 12 |
Fridina Marak
Runner-up
2,184 votes
· 30.08%
|
Singjan Sangma
Winner
INC
· 2,842 votes
|
Tura · 52 | 658 |
| 13 |
Hetlin Shira
Runner-up
2,137 votes
· 31.01%
|
Bakstarwell Wanniang
Winner
HPD
· 2,612 votes
|
Langrin · 35 | 475 |
| 14 |
Mihsalan Suchiang
Lost
2,061 votes
· 19.17%
|
Humphrey Hadem
Winner
HPD
· 4,062 votes
|
Raliang · 4 | 1,381 |
| 15 |
Jagendranath Bantha
Winner
2,011 votes
· 34.07%
|
Manindra Rava
Runner-up
INC
· 1,812 votes
|
Tikrikilla · 45 | 199 |
| 16 |
Samsul Huda
Lost
1,934 votes
· 24.23%
|
Akramozzaman
Winner
INC
· 2,327 votes
|
Phulbari · 48 | 14 |
| 17 |
Godwin D.Shira
Runner-up
1,900 votes
· 35.59%
|
Crunden S. Sangma
Winner
AHL
· 1,973 votes
|
Rongram · 51 | 73 |
| 18 |
Jagabandhu Barman
Runner-up
1,841 votes
· 25.63%
|
Bhadreswar Koch
Winner
INC
· 4,551 votes
|
Ampatigiri · 58 | 2,710 |
| 19 |
Disingh Shallam
Runner-up
1,742 votes
· 24.88%
|
Tylli Kyndiah
Winner
IND
· 2,230 votes
|
Jowai · 7 | 488 |
| 20 |
Dinesh Ch. Sangma
Lost
1,741 votes
· 29.49%
|
Jagendranath Bantha
Winner
IND
· 2,011 votes
|
Tikrikilla · 45 | 199 |
| 21 |
Hendon T.Sangma
Runner-up
1,717 votes
· 39.50%
|
Alfrien Marak
Winner
AHL
· 1,751 votes
|
Kherapara · 54 | 34 |
| 22 |
Dringson E. Shallam
Runner-up
1,513 votes
· 23.93%
|
Grosswell Mylliemngap
Winner
AHL
· 2,779 votes
|
Sohryngkham · 24 | 1,266 |
| 23 |
Nural Islam
Lost
1,409 votes
· 17.65%
|
Akramozzaman
Winner
INC
· 2,327 votes
|
Phulbari · 48 | 14 |
| 24 |
Corinth Swer
Lost
1,407 votes
· 15.33%
|
Obil Kyndait
Winner
HPD
· 3,193 votes
|
Rymbai · 2 | 335 |
| 25 |
R.Wester Tiewshoh
Runner-up
1,395 votes
· 23.65%
|
Stanley D.D.Nichols Roy
Winner
AHL
· 2,174 votes
|
Shella · 30 | 779 |
| 26 |
Mukul Das
Winner
1,330 votes
· 25.72%
|
Nimosh Sangma
Runner-up
INC
· 1,236 votes
|
Dalu · 55 | 94 |
| 27 |
Gordon D. Pde
Lost
1,262 votes
· 18.02%
|
Tylli Kyndiah
Winner
IND
· 2,230 votes
|
Jowai · 7 | 488 |
| 28 |
D.Palaslanding Iangjuh
Runner-up
1,260 votes
· 19.07%
|
Karadoklie E. Tariang
Winner
HPD
· 1,588 votes
|
Mawsynram · 31 | 328 |
| 29 |
Kurendra D.Shira
Runner-up
1,255 votes
· 28.38%
|
Prithington Sangma
Winner
INC
· 2,203 votes
|
Kharkutta · 40 | 948 |
| 30 |
Mestonnath Kharchandy
Lost
1,174 votes
· 17.77%
|
Karadoklie E. Tariang
Winner
HPD
· 1,588 votes
|
Mawsynram · 31 | 328 |
| 31 |
Miriam D.Shira
Winner
1,156 votes
· 35.04%
|
Choronssing Sangma
Runner-up
INC
· 1,035 votes
|
Songsak · 43 | 121 |
| 32 |
Qrelshon Suting
Lost
1,139 votes
· 18.18%
|
Jungai Khongjoh
Winner
INC
· 1,970 votes
|
Dienglieng · 25 | 82 |
| 33 |
Benington Shabong
Lost
1,128 votes
· 15.86%
|
Brington Buhai Lyngdoh
Winner
AHL
· 2,591 votes
|
Lyngkyrdem · 27 | 479 |
| 34 |
Martle Mukhim
Lost
1,094 votes
· 17.46%
|
Jungai Khongjoh
Winner
INC
· 1,970 votes
|
Dienglieng · 25 | 82 |
| 35 |
J. E. Tariang
Lost
1,082 votes
· 15.62%
|
Lambourine Kharlukhi
Winner
HPD
· 2,078 votes
|
Mylliem · 15 | 143 |
| 36 |
Jangsan K. Sangma
Lost
1,067 votes
· 14.70%
|
Singjan Sangma
Winner
INC
· 2,842 votes
|
Tura · 52 | 658 |
| 37 |
Lajro Singh Khymdiet
Lost
1,058 votes
· 16.60%
|
D. Dethwelson Lapang
Winner
INC
· 2,223 votes
|
Nongpoh · 10 | 602 |
| 38 |
Willipson R. Mark
Lost
901 votes
· 17.83%
|
Albinstone M. Sangma
Winner
INC
· 1,873 votes
|
Rongrenggiri · 38 | 130 |
| 39 |
Harendra Kumar Datta
Runner-up
889 votes
· 18.22%
|
Dhrubanath Joshi
Winner
INC
· 2,789 votes
|
Mawprem · 21 | 1,900 |
| 40 |
Liladhar Chowhdhury
Lost
812 votes
· 16.64%
|
Dhrubanath Joshi
Winner
INC
· 2,789 votes
|
Mawprem · 21 | 1,900 |
| 41 |
Diengdoh A. B
Lost
806 votes
· 10.89%
|
Medras Mylliem
Winner
HPD
· 2,787 votes
|
Sohiong · 14 | 459 |
| 42 |
Subhas Chandra Bhattacharjee
Runner-up
794 votes
· 14.45%
|
B. K. Roy
Winner
INC
· 1,575 votes
|
Pynthorumkhrah · 18 | 781 |
| 43 |
Benoy Bhushan Marak
Lost
791 votes
· 11.01%
|
Bhadreswar Koch
Winner
INC
· 4,551 votes
|
Ampatigiri · 58 | 2,710 |
| 44 |
Mawsing Kharsati
Lost
701 votes
· 10.12%
|
Lambourine Kharlukhi
Winner
HPD
· 2,078 votes
|
Mylliem · 15 | 143 |
| 45 |
Levison Marak
Lost
670 votes
· 22.53%
|
M. Reidson Momin
Winner
INC
· 1,111 votes
|
Rongchugiri · 47 | 204 |
| 46 |
Promison Momin
Lost
610 votes
· 18.29%
|
Grohonsing Marak
Winner
INC
· 1,709 votes
|
Bajengdoba · 44 | 692 |
| 47 |
Kom Rease Nongtdue
Lost
609 votes
· 7.73%
|
Barrister Pakem
Winner
HPD
· 2,675 votes
|
Sutnga-Shangpung · 3 | 98 |
| 48 |
Bani Kanta Barooah
Lost
602 votes
· 13.24%
|
Jackman Marak
Winner
AHL
· 2,144 votes
|
Chokpot · 53 | 344 |
| 49 |
Pollington Pyrtuh
Lost
601 votes
· 7.40%
|
Albin Lamare
Winner
AHL
· 4,225 votes
|
Nongbah-Wahiajer · 6 | 2,516 |
| 50 |
Drosily Mukhim
Lost
589 votes
· 8.75%
|
Upstar Kharbuli
Winner
INC
· 2,704 votes
|
Malki-Nongthymmai · 16 | 437 |
| 51 |
Bnein Bareh
Lost
579 votes
· 7.97%
|
Evansius Kek Mawlong
Winner
IND
· 2,526 votes
|
Umroi · 9 | 561 |
| 52 |
Ram Niwas Chaudhary
Lost
558 votes
· 9.88%
|
D. D. Pugh
Winner
AHL
· 1,730 votes
|
Mawkhar · 20 | 453 |
| 53 |
Rockefeller G.Momin
Lost
551 votes
· 16.70%
|
Miriam D.Shira
Winner
IND
· 1,156 votes
|
Songsak · 43 | 121 |
| 54 |
Morison Daring
Lost
545 votes
· 6.60%
|
Mozibur Rahman
Winner
IND
· 2,896 votes
|
Rajabala · 49 | 19 |
| 55 |
Akashar Sangma
Lost
540 votes
· 16.06%
|
Pleander G. Momin
Winner
INC
· 1,462 votes
|
Rongjeng · 39 | 102 |
| 56 |
Lehinson M.Sangma
Lost
537 votes
· 10.63%
|
Albinstone M. Sangma
Winner
INC
· 1,873 votes
|
Rongrenggiri · 38 | 130 |
| 57 |
Pranesh Biswas
Lost
531 votes
· 9.67%
|
B. K. Roy
Winner
INC
· 1,575 votes
|
Pynthorumkhrah · 18 | 781 |
| 58 |
Shubendro M. Marak
Lost
505 votes
· 10.11%
|
Williamson A. Sangma
Winner
INC
· 3,573 votes
|
Baghmara · 37 | 2,658 |
| 59 |
Leonis John Richard Lyngklyoi
Lost
502 votes
· 7.04%
|
Stanlington D. Khongwir
Winner
HPD
· 4,756 votes
|
Mawlai · 23 | 2,881 |
| 60 |
G. H. Moowroh
Lost
501 votes
· 9.12%
|
B. K. Roy
Winner
INC
· 1,575 votes
|
Pynthorumkhrah · 18 | 781 |
| 61 |
Indropariat
Lost
500 votes
· 6.16%
|
Albin Lamare
Winner
AHL
· 4,225 votes
|
Nongbah-Wahiajer · 6 | 2,516 |
| 62 |
L.Morrow Mohon Kharpuri
Lost
493 votes
· 7.02%
|
Phaindrojen Swer
Winner
AHL
· 2,888 votes
|
Sohra · 29 | 746 |
| 63 |
Neville R. Laiphlang
Lost
454 votes
· 4.83%
|
P. Ripple Kyndiah
Winner
AHL
· 3,020 votes
|
Jaiaw · 19 | 655 |
| 64 |
Londronath Marbaniang
Lost
419 votes
· 7.42%
|
D. D. Pugh
Winner
AHL
· 1,730 votes
|
Mawkhar · 20 | 453 |
| 65 |
Nondi Diengngan
Lost
415 votes
· 4.29%
|
Endro Lawphniaw
Winner
HPD
· 5,864 votes
|
Nongstoin · 34 | 3,451 |
| 66 |
Korno Singh
Lost
395 votes
· 8.95%
|
Bhaskar Choudhury
Winner
INC
· 1,932 votes
|
Laban · 22 | 625 |
| 67 |
Ambrose B. M. Roy
Lost
394 votes
· 6.98%
|
D. D. Pugh
Winner
AHL
· 1,730 votes
|
Mawkhar · 20 | 453 |
| 68 |
B. P. Singh
Lost
349 votes
· 6.35%
|
B. K. Roy
Winner
INC
· 1,575 votes
|
Pynthorumkhrah · 18 | 781 |
| 69 |
Weston Nonghulo
Lost
337 votes
· 5.62%
|
Peter Garnette Marbaniang
Winner
INC
· 3,983 votes
|
Laitumkharah · 17 | 2,429 |
| 70 |
A. Thanglura
Lost
335 votes
· 4.97%
|
Upstar Kharbuli
Winner
INC
· 2,704 votes
|
Malki-Nongthymmai · 16 | 437 |
| 71 |
Ronsing Dangsu
Lost
310 votes
· 5.23%
|
Meckenson K.Sangma
Winner
IND
· 3,485 votes
|
Salmanpura · 59 | 2,113 |
| 72 |
Benedict Lyngkhoi
Lost
303 votes
· 3.77%
|
Winstone Syiemiong
Winner
HPD
· 4,988 votes
|
Nongspung · 13 | 3,084 |
| 73 |
Odwiss Khymdeit
Lost
302 votes
· 5.02%
|
Martin N. Majaw
Winner
IND
· 2,412 votes
|
Mawhati · 8 | 525 |
| 74 |
S. A. Nongrum
Lost
302 votes
· 4.36%
|
Lambourine Kharlukhi
Winner
HPD
· 2,078 votes
|
Mylliem · 15 | 143 |
| 75 |
Arthur Momin
Lost
286 votes
· 9.62%
|
M. Reidson Momin
Winner
INC
· 1,111 votes
|
Rongchugiri · 47 | 204 |
| 76 |
Bendrowell Najiar
Lost
284 votes
· 4.49%
|
Grosswell Mylliemngap
Winner
AHL
· 2,779 votes
|
Sohryngkham · 24 | 1,266 |
| 77 |
Oscar Wahlang
Lost
261 votes
· 4.75%
|
B. K. Roy
Winner
INC
· 1,575 votes
|
Pynthorumkhrah · 18 | 781 |
| 78 |
B. Nagen Singh Lyngdoh
Lost
237 votes
· 5.27%
|
Snomick Kalwing
Winner
INC
· 1,750 votes
|
Jirang · 11 | 462 |
| 79 |
Braveman Mukhim
Lost
228 votes
· 2.48%
|
Obil Kyndait
Winner
HPD
· 3,193 votes
|
Rymbai · 2 | 335 |
| 80 |
Lombard Manick Syiem
Lost
224 votes
· 3.38%
|
Fuller Lyngdoh Mawnai
Winner
HPD
· 3,496 votes
|
Mairang · 12 | 1,668 |
| 81 |
Kiwell Ryngksai
Lost
191 votes
· 3.07%
|
Maham Singh
Winner
INC
· 2,070 votes
|
Nongshken · 28 | 11 |
| 82 |
James Booth
Lost
177 votes
· 2.80%
|
Grosswell Mylliemngap
Winner
AHL
· 2,779 votes
|
Sohryngkham · 24 | 1,266 |
| 83 |
Bindo Barman
Lost
155 votes
· 1.98%
|
Manik Ch. Das
Winner
INC
· 5,158 votes
|
Mahendraganj · 60 | 2,832 |
| 84 |
Motilal Diengdoh
Lost
139 votes
· 3.15%
|
Bhaskar Choudhury
Winner
INC
· 1,932 votes
|
Laban · 22 | 625 |
| 85 |
Samir Ranjan Bhattacharjee
Lost
131 votes
· 2.53%
|
Mukul Das
Winner
IND
· 1,330 votes
|
Dalu · 55 | 94 |
| 86 |
Event Rapsang
Lost
125 votes
· 1.72%
|
Evansius Kek Mawlong
Winner
IND
· 2,526 votes
|
Umroi · 9 | 561 |
| 87 |
E. Kredick Thongni
Lost
113 votes
· 1.64%
|
Bakstarwell Wanniang
Winner
HPD
· 2,612 votes
|
Langrin · 35 | 475 |
| 88 |
Earnest Momin
Lost
110 votes
· 2.49%
|
Prithington Sangma
Winner
INC
· 2,203 votes
|
Kharkutta · 40 | 948 |
| 89 |
Bington Gidon
Lost
105 votes
· 1.59%
|
Karadoklie E. Tariang
Winner
HPD
· 1,588 votes
|
Mawsynram · 31 | 328 |
| 90 |
Jiten Sangma
Lost
95 votes
· 1.22%
|
Manik Ch. Das
Winner
INC
· 5,158 votes
|
Mahendraganj · 60 | 2,832 |
| 91 |
Festowell Giri
Lost
83 votes
· 1.14%
|
Evansius Kek Mawlong
Winner
IND
· 2,526 votes
|
Umroi · 9 | 561 |
| 92 |
J.Natep
Lost
82 votes
· 1.24%
|
Karadoklie E. Tariang
Winner
HPD
· 1,588 votes
|
Mawsynram · 31 | 328 |
| 93 |
Dr. Romendra Ch. Das
Lost
81 votes
· 1.04%
|
Manik Ch. Das
Winner
INC
· 5,158 votes
|
Mahendraganj · 60 | 2,832 |
| 94 |
Strong Cantley Wanshong
Lost
77 votes
· 1.17%
|
Karadoklie E. Tariang
Winner
HPD
· 1,588 votes
|
Mawsynram · 31 | 328 |
| 95 |
Jostiphilton Rapthap
Lost
76 votes
· 1.29%
|
Stanley D.D.Nichols Roy
Winner
AHL
· 2,174 votes
|
Shella · 30 | 779 |
| 96 |
U.L.L.D. Basan
Lost
73 votes
· 1.24%
|
Stanley D.D.Nichols Roy
Winner
AHL
· 2,174 votes
|
Shella · 30 | 779 |
| 97 |
Nobait Swear
Lost
64 votes
· 1.31%
|
Dhrubanath Joshi
Winner
INC
· 2,789 votes
|
Mawprem · 21 | 1,900 |
| 98 |
R. K. Mawlieh
Lost
47 votes
· 0.61%
|
Rowell Lyngdoh
Winner
HPD
· 3,965 votes
|
Mawkyrwat · 32 | 2,041 |
| 99 |
Hermon Kharkongar
Lost
38 votes
· 0.55%
|
Lambourine Kharlukhi
Winner
HPD
· 2,078 votes
|
Mylliem · 15 | 143 |
| 100 |
R. Jespriter Shullai
Lost
34 votes
· 0.47%
|
Evansius Kek Mawlong
Winner
IND
· 2,526 votes
|
Umroi · 9 | 561 |
| 101 |
Peter Kir Nikhla
Lost
29 votes
· 0.41%
|
Tylli Kyndiah
Winner
IND
· 2,230 votes
|
Jowai · 7 | 488 |
| 102 |
Thiawwellson Roy
Lost
25 votes
· 0.42%
|
Stanley D.D.Nichols Roy
Winner
AHL
· 2,174 votes
|
Shella · 30 | 779 |
| 103 |
Ebarlis Lalar
Lost
22 votes
· 0.31%
|
Tylli Kyndiah
Winner
IND
· 2,230 votes
|
Jowai · 7 | 488 |
| 104 |
H.Franslow Wahlang
Lost
17 votes
· 0.27%
|
Ledishon Nongsiang
Winner
HPD
· 2,111 votes
|
Mawthengkut · 36 | 27 |
| 105 |
S.C. Roy Syiemlieh
Lost
14 votes
· 0.22%
|
Ledishon Nongsiang
Winner
HPD
· 2,111 votes
|
Mawthengkut · 36 | 27 |