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NPP won 19 seats at the time and went on to form a coalition government with support from BJP, United Democratic Party, Hill State People's Democratic Party and People's Democratic Front. SHILLONG: Byelection to the South Tura assembly constituency, winning which is imperative to chief minister Conrad Sangma staying in office, will be held on August 23. "The commission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs at all polling stations for the byelection," the statement said. The Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for the bypoll, counting for which will take place on August 27. To continue holding office, he would have to be elected to the assembly within six months of assuming charge - that is, by September 6..