High Stakes at Gambegre: Voter Turnout Surges in Crucial By-election

A significant 67.8% voter turnout was observed in the Gambegre by-election in Meghalaya by 3 pm. The election sees Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's wife among the key candidates. Enhanced security marked the polling process, with 32,254 voters participating, and focus on 31 critical polling stations.

Gambegre in Meghalaya reported an impressive voter turnout of 67.8% by mid-afternoon during its crucial by-election, an election official confirmed. The voting commenced at 7 AM under stringent security conditions and is expected to conclude by 4 PM.

Long queues of voters were noted across polling stations, reflecting heightened enthusiasm. Meghalaya's Chief Electoral Officer, BDR Tiwari, remarked on the increasing momentum of voting with reports of substantial queues.

The by-election features several prominent candidates, including Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's spouse, Mehtab Chandee Sangma, running on an NPP ticket. This election follows the vacancy left by MLA Saleng A Sangma's shift to the Lok Sabha. The constituency has a total of 32,254 eligible voters, with 31 out of 51 polling stations in West Garo Hills deemed critical.

(With inputs from agencies.)