Former Meghalaya CM Salseng C Marak Died

He was in the Hospital for a few days…

On Friday, Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Salseng C Marak passed away. He was 83 years old.

Mr. Marak died due to age-related ailments at the Tura Civil Hospital in the West Garo Hills district.

He was admitted to the Holy Cross Hospital on August 8, 2024, and was shifted to the Tura Civil Hospital on August 12.

According to his family members, the veteran Congress leader from Garo Hills was not well for the last few weeks and became very weak, leading to his hospitalization.

His mortal remains have been taken to his home constituency of Resubelpara in North Garo Hills, where he will be laid on Saturday.

Marak was known as Mr. Clean for his relentless pursuit of a corruption-free and progressive Meghalaya as well.

He was the chief minister (CM) of the state from 1993 to 1998, becoming the first leader to serve a full 5–year term without changing his or her party.

He became the Chief Minister when the state was going through political instability during the early 1990s when regional forces were at the forefront of government formations and takedowns.

Despite multiple attempts to bring down his government, he completed a full term as Chief Minister.

Marak graduated from Kolkata's Scottish Church College. He was also made the president of Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) in 2003.