Meghalaya Sohiong assembly bypoll on May 10

The by-election to Sohiong assembly constituency in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district will be held on May 10, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said on Wednesday.

The election to the seat, which was scheduled on February 27 along with the rest of the state, was not held due to the demise of former home minister HDR Lyngdoh, who was also a United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate.

The notification with regard to the bypoll will be issued on April 13 and the last date for filing of nominations by a UDP candidate is on April 20, he said.

The counting of votes will take place on May 13.