People's Democratic Movement (Meghalaya) Explained

Party Name:People's Democratic Movement
Foundation:1997
Dissolution:2003
Merged:Indian National Congress
Eci:State

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) was a political party in the north-east Indian state of Meghalaya. Founded in 1997, the PDM successfully won three seats in the 1998 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election. The parties' three representatives were: Martin Danggo, Elston Roy Kharkongor and Cyprian R Sangma. The party failed to win any seats in the 2003 Assembly election and in December 2003 merged with the Indian National Congress (INC).[1]

Seats! colspan="3"
Votes
ContestedWon+/-Total%+/-
199819358,2256.95
200380 316,4251.8 4.1

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meghalaya party joins Cong – People's Democratic Movement decision to merge surprises many . The Telegraph . 15 May 2020 . en . 8 December 2003.