Shillong (ST) Lok Sabha election results 2024: Congress loses Shillong seat after 15 years to VPP's Ricky AJ Syngkon

NEW DELHI: In a significant political shift, the Congress party has lost the Shillong Lok Sabha seat after a 15-year hold, with Voice of the People's Party (VPP) candidate Ricky AJ Syngkon securing a decisive victory. Syngkon won by an impressive margin of 371,910 votes, defeating three-term Congress MP Vincent H Pala.
Syngkon received a total of 571,078 votes, while Pala managed to secure 199,168 votes.National People's Party (NPP) candidate Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh finished third with 186,488 votes.
Acknowledging the results, the Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma posted on X, "We humbly accept and respect the mandate of the people and wish Mr Saleng A Sangma and Mr Ricky Andrew J Syngkon the very best."

The outcome marks a notable change in Shillong's political landscape, ending Congress's long-standing dominance in the constituency. The victory of Ricky AJ Syngkon and the VPP signifies a new chapter for the region, reflecting the electorate's desire for fresh representation and change in their parliamentary voice.

Shillong Lok Sabha Constituency in Meghalaya is a pivotal political arena known for its diverse demographic and significant influence in Indian politics. Shillong went into vote on April 19, 2024.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, prominent candidates in Shillong include Vincent H. Pala from the Indian National Congress (INC). The constituency has historically witnessed fierce electoral battles, with the INC and other parties vying for supremacy. Other candidates include Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon of Voice of the People Party and Prof. Lakhon Kma (Independent), etc.
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In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, Shillong saw a keenly contested battle with a voter turnout of 65.47%. Vincent H. Pala of the INC emerged victorious with a significant margin of 1,52,433 votes, securing 54.00% of the vote share.
In 2014, Vincent H Pala of the INC emerged victorious with 209,288 votes. The runner-up, Prechard B M Basaiawmoit of the (independent), trailed by a margin of 40,348 votes.
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