Former Salmanpara MLA Samarendro S Sangma passes away at 97

Pillar of Meghalaya Politics, Samarendro S Sangma, Dies at 97

Shillong, June 16: Veteran political leader of Meghalaya, Samarendro S Sangma, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday at his residence in Nogorpara village, South West Garo Hills. Sangma was one of the earliest legislators from the region and played a significant role in Meghalaya’s political history, both before and after the state attained statehood. Born on December 28, 1928, Samarendro S Sangma was a prominent figure of the All-Party Hill Le…

Former Salmanpara MLA Samarendro S Sangma passes away at 97

Ampati, June 16: One of the Meghalaya’s first MLAs and the uncle of Chief Minister Conrad k Sangma, Samarendro S. Sangma, passed away at his residence in Nogorpara village, South West Garo Hills, on Sunday. The veteran leader and former MLA of Salmanpara was 97 years old. Marak was one of the earliest legislators from the region and played a significant role in Meghalaya’s political history, both before and after the state attained statehood. Bo…