An analysis of the self-sworn affidavits has shown that out of the 61 re-contesting MLAs in Meghalaya, the assets of 54 MLAs have risen in the range of 5 per cent to 2,284 per cent.
Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Meghalaya Election Watch have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 61 re-contesting MLAs in the Meghalaya Assembly Election 2023. Out of the 61 re-contesting MLAs, assets of 54 MLAs (89%) have increased ranging from 5% to 2,284% and assets of 7 MLAs (11%) have decreased ranging from -1% to -78%.
There were a total 68 MLAs elected in the Meghalaya Assembly 2018. Out of these 68, 8 MLAs had won in the bye elections between 2018 to 2021.
Average assets:
Average Assets in 2018 Elections: The average assets of these 61 re-contesting MLAs fielded by various parties including independents in 2018 was Rs 6.97 Crores.
Average Assets in 2023 Elections: The average asset of these 61 re-contesting MLAs in 2023 is Rs 12.31 Crores.
Average Asset growth in 5 years (2018-2023): The average asset growth for these 61 re- contesting MLAs, between the Meghalaya Assembly Elections of 2018 and 2023 is Rs 5.33 Crores.
Percentage growth in 5 years (2018-2023): Average percentage growth in assets for these 61 re-contesting MLAs is 77%.
Top 5 Re-contesting MLAs with highest asset increase (Rupees- wise):
Metbah Lyngdoh of UDP from Mairang (ST) constituency has declared maximum increase in assets with an increase of Rs 59.04 Crores i.e from Rs 87.26 Crores in 2018 to Rs. 146.31 Crores in 2023.
Assets of James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma of NPP from Dadenggre (ST) constituency has increased by Rs 45.12 Crores, from Rs 7.94 Crores in 2018 to Rs 53.06 Crores in 2023.
Assets of Sniawbhalang Dhar of NPP from Nartiang (ST) constituency have risen by Rs 38.93 Crores, from Rs 6.41 Crores in 2018 to Rs 45.35 Crores in 2023.
Meghalaya elections:
The elections in Meghalaya will be held on February 27 2023 to elect all 60 members to the Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted on March 2 and results declared the same day.
The tenure of the Meghalaya assembly is scheduled to end on March 15 2023. The previous elections were held in February 2018. A coalition led by the National People's Party (NPP) formed the government under the leadership of Conrad Sangma.
