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Congress took lead in Meghalaya poll

Shillong: The ruling Congress is leading in 13 of the 60 seats in Meghalaya while the United Democratic Party is leading in three 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, whose fate is to be decided in a few hours, four Independent candidates are leading in their respective constituencies – two from Garo Hills region while two are from Khasi Hills region.

HSPDP chief Hopingstone Lyngdoh, who is set to retain his seat from 32-Nongstoin constituency in West khasi Hills district, is leading while his former protégé in the last election and rival A Pariong is trailing by over 900 votes.

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