Congress surging ahead in Meghalaya

February 28, 2013 11:09

The ruling Congress is surging ahead to retain power in Meghalaya as it was leading in 21 constituencies in the 60-member House while the United Democratic Party is leading in seven constituencies. Congress chief and former chief minister D D Lapang is leading over UDP candidate Roma Khymdeit by over 1000 votes in 9-Nongpoh constituency. Out of the 122 independent candidates in fray, 11 are leading. HSPDP chief Hopingstone Lyngdoh is set to retain his seat from 32-Nongstoin constituency in West khasi Hills district while his former protg in the last election and rival A Pariong is trailing by over 900 votes.

The P A Sangma-led National Peoples' Party is yet to find a place in the list after two hours of counting. His two sons '" Conrad and James - are trailing behind Congress candidates from Selsella and Dadenggre.

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