MLA
Sosthenes Sohtun
Cabinet Minister · Community & Rural Development · General Administration · Secretariat Administration · Meghalaya
Jirang (ST) -Ri Bhoi Constituency · Jirang (ST) -Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
NPPMember, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
- State: Meghalaya
- District: Jirang (ST) -Ri Bhoi
- Position: MLA
- Party: NPP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 51 · DOB 30 Oct 1974
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About
Sosthenes Sohtun is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Jirang (ST-reserved) in Meghalaya, from the NPP (NPP). He won the seat in the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election with 12,690 votes. He currently serves as a Cabinet Minister holding Community & Rural Development, General Administration, Secretariat Administration in the Meghalaya government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Sosthenes Sohtun?
Sosthenes Sohtun represents the Jirang Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ECI), in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly as a member of the NPP (NPP). He was elected in the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
Sosthenes Sohtun is currently Cabinet Minister – Community & Rural Development, General Administration, Secretariat Administration in the Government of Meghalaya, according to the official council of ministers list (Council of Ministers, Meghalaya Government Portal (last updated 9 Oct 2026)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Sosthenes Sohtun's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2023 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 19,69,24,486 (about Rs 19.7 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 4,78,90,545 (about Rs 4.8 crore)
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Meghalaya
- District
- Jirang (ST) -Ri Bhoi
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- NPP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 51 · DOB 30 Oct 1974
- Category
- ST
- Profession
- Member of Legislative Assembaly
- Education
- 12th Pass
- Membership
- Sitting
2023
Election result
- Votes
- 12,690
- Vote share
- 36.74%
- Margin
- 1,623
- Runner-up
- Adrian Lambert Mylliem (INC), 11,067 votes (2023)
- Assets declared
- Rs 19,69,24,486 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 4,78,90,545 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
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Common questions
Who is the MLA of Jirang?
Sosthenes Sohtun is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Jirang (ST-reserved) in Meghalaya, from the NPP (NPP). He won the seat in the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election with 12,690 votes. He currently serves as a Cabinet Minister holding Community & Rural Development, General Administration, Secretariat Administration in the Meghalaya government.
Which party does Sosthenes Sohtun belong to?
He belongs to the NPP (NPP). He was elected on the Nationalpeoplesparty ticket in 2023 (ECI).
Is Sosthenes Sohtun a minister?
Yes. Sosthenes Sohtun is Cabinet Minister – Community & Rural Development, General Administration, Secretariat Administration in the Government of Meghalaya, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did Sosthenes Sohtun get in 2023?
He received 12,690 votes (36.74% of valid votes) and won by 1,623 votes over Adrian Lambert Mylliem (INC), per ECI.
Is Jirang a reserved constituency?
Yes. Jirang is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), per the Election Commission of India.
What is Sosthenes Sohtun's educational qualification?
12th Pass – Pre-University (Arts) In 1992 from North Eastern Hill University, as declared in the 2023 affidavit.
What assets has Sosthenes Sohtun declared?
In his 2023 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 19,69,24,486 (about Rs 19.7 crore) and liabilities of Rs 4,78,90,545 (about Rs 4.8 crore).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Jirang (ST), Meghalaya Legislative Assembly general election – NPEP, 12,690 votes (36.74%), margin 1,623 over Adrian Lambert Mylliem (INC) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Cabinet Minister – Community & Rural Development, General Administration, Secretariat Administration
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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