Meghalaya Assembly Election

Meghalaya Assembly election: Campaigning ends in poll-bound state even as workers continue to defect, swap parties

Resignation of senior members in the last few months from Congress, BJP in Meghalaya has also led to an exodus of workers, which has affected campaigning.

Nagaland and Meghalaya elections updates: 75% turnout in Nagaland and 67% in Meghalaya till 5 pm

The stage is set for Tuesday's crucial Assembly elections in the two north-eastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland.

Meghalaya polls: Political parties set musical tone to electioneering even as local artistes try to stay above fray

The role of music in the Meghalaya’s society and culture is well-documented and celebrated; from the dying folk and community music traditions to the venerated rock music scene.

With RSS backing BJP, Congress stands no chance in Tripura, former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tells Firstpost

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election machinery is much better, said Tarun Gogoi, who led the Congress to a record three consecutive electoral victories in Assam. "With RSS backing them and the fact that they take elections so seriously, BJP's election strategy is formidable."

'Magician' Narendra Modi can make even democracy disappear, says Congress president Rahul Gandhi

Narendra Modi is a ''great magician'' who can make even democracy ''disappear'', Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said, taking a swipe at the prime minister over disgraced businessmen Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya fleeing the country following accusations of fraud.

Meghalaya polls: Mukul Sangma to contest from Ampati and Songsak seats in bid to enter Assembly for fifth time

Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma, who is making effort to enter Assembly for the fifth time, has filed nominations from a second constituency too in addition to his traditional seat of Ampati.

Meghalaya polls: Regional parties will form next govt, says UDP chief Paul Lyngdoh

The United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya has exuded confidence that regional outfits would form the next government in the state.

EC team to visit Meghalaya to review poll preparedness, meet political leaders before announcing election dates

An Election Commission team led by Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti will visit Meghalaya later this week to review the preparedness of the state to hold assembly elections due early next year