People's Democratic Movement (Meghalaya)

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.[1] The party failed to win any seats in the 2003 Assembly election and in December 2003 merged with the Indian National Congress (INC).[2]

Legislative Assembly election results[1][3]
Seats Votes
Contested Won +/- Total % +/-
1998 19 3 58,225 6.95
2003 8 0 Decrease 3 16,425 1.8 Decrease 4.1

People's Democratic Movement
Founded1997
Dissolved2003
Merged intoIndian National Congress
ECI StatusState

References
  1. "Meghalaya 1998". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. "Meghalaya party joins Cong – People's Democratic Movement decision to merge surprises many". The Telegraph. 8 December 2003. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. "Meghalaya 2003". Electoral Commission of India. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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