Press Release: Analysis of Assets Comparison of Re-Contesting MLAs in the Meghalaya Assembly Election 2023

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Date: February 21, 2023
Dear Friends,

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 2284% 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 were won in the bye elections during between 2018 to 2021.


Summary of comparison for re-contesting MLAs


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  • 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

The following table provides the asset details of top 5 re-contesting MLAs showing highest increase in assets (Rupee wise):

S.No.

Name

Source of Income (Self)

Source of Income (Spouse)

Party in Meghalaya 2023

Party in Meghalaya 2018

Constituency In Meghalaya 2023

Constituency In Meghalaya 2018

Assets in Meghalaya 2023 (Rs.)

Assets in Meghalaya 2018 (Rs.)

Assets Increase (Rs.)

% Increase

in Assets

Total Annual Income as per last return (Rs.)

1.

Metbah Lyngdoh

Salary from Government and Business Income

Business Income

UDP

UDP

Mairang (ST)

Mairang

1,46,31,51,838  
146 Crore+

87,26,55,788  
87 Crore+

59,04,96,050  
59 Crore+

68%

0

2.

James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma

Salary as MLA, Agriculture Income, Rent Income & Capital Gain

Pension, Salary Income, Lodging Business, Capital Gain & Agricultural Income

NPP

NPP

Dadenggre (ST)

Dadenggre

53,06,88,296  
53 Crore+

7,94,40,321  
7 Crore+

45,12,47,975  
45 Crore+

568%

4,14,98,144  
4 Crore+

3.

Sniawbhalang Dhar

Salary and Rental Income

Business

NPP

NPP

Nartiang (ST)

Nartiang

45,35,80,343  
45 Crore+

6,41,96,030  
6 Crore+

38,93,84,313  
38 Crore+

607%

30,39,76,984  
30 Crore+

4.

Dr. Mukul Sangma

MLA Salary

MLA Salary

AITC

INC

Tikrikilla (ST)

Songsak

28,21,48,547  
28 Crore+

13,59,20,751  
13 Crore+

14,62,27,796  
14 Crore+

108%

76,15,462  
76 Lacs+

5.

Dikkanchi D Shira

MLA Salary

MLA Salary

AITC

INC

Mahendraganj (ST)

Mahendraganj

28,20,99,106  
28 Crore+

13,59,20,751  
13 Crore+

14,61,78,355  
14 Crore+

108%

76,15,462  
76 Lacs+

Table: Assets Comparison of top 5 re-contesting MLAs - rupees –wise

Average asset increase of re-contesting MLAs: Party-Wise


Following tables showcases the party-wise assortment of the average increase in assets of the re-contesting MLAs:

S.No.

Party in 2023

Total Number

of MLAs

Average Assets in Meghalaya 2023 (in Rs)

Average Assets in

Meghalaya 2018 (in Rs)

Average Asset Increase

(in Rs)

Average
% Increase in Asset

1.

NPP

28

11,39,77,714  
11 Crore+

5,69,42,040   
5 Crore+

5,70,35,674  
5 Crore+

100.16%

2.

UDP

12

19,86,61,825  
19 Crore+

13,19,32,053   
13 Crore+

6,67,29,772  
6 Crore+

50.58%

3.

AITC

10

12,59,89,519  
12 Crore+

6,29,57,891   
6 Crore+

6,30,31,628  
6 Crore+

100.12%

4.

BJP

7

8,36,20,505  
8 Crore+

5,43,70,196   
5 Crore+

2,92,50,309  
2 Crore+

53.8%

5.

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2

2,98,55,122  
2 Crore+

1,90,65,579   
1 Crore+

1,07,89,543  
1 Crore+

56.59%

6.

INC

1

2,80,54,662  
2 Crore+

2,67,16,310   
2 Crore+

13,38,352  
13 Lacs+

5.01%

7.

Voice of the People Party

1

13,61,442  
13 Lacs+

3,99,156   
3 Lacs+

9,62,286  
9 Lacs+

241.08%

GRAND TOTAL

61

12,31,09,556.72  
12 Crore+

6,97,20,961.65  
6 Crore+

5,33,88,595.06  
5 Crore+

77%

Table: Average asset increase of re-contesting MLAs - party wise

Contact Details

Meghalaya Election Watch

 

Ms. Mayfereen Ryntathiang

State Co-ordinator
+91-8575017983
mayferee...@gmail.com

 

National Election Watch/Association for Democratic Reforms

 

Media and Journalist Helpline

 

+91 80103 94248

Email: a...@adrindia.org

Maj.Gen. Anil Verma (Retd)

Head

Association for Democratic Reforms,

National Election Watch

011 4165 4200,

+91 88264 79910

a...@adrIndia.org,

anil...@adrindia.org

Prof JagdeepChhokar

IIM Ahmedabad (Retd.)

Founder Member,

Association for Democratic Reforms,

National Election Watch

jchh...@gmail.com

Prof TrilochanSastry

IIM Bangalore

Founder Member,

Association for Democratic Reforms,

National Election Watch

+91 94483 53285

tsa...@gmail.com




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