Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Salseng C Marak Passes Away at 82

Former Chief Minister of Meghalaya Salseng Chada Marak passed away on Friday. He was 82 years old. He was a senior Congress leader of the state.

Marak breathed his last at Tura Civil Hospital where he has been undergoing treatment since August 12. Earlier, he was admitted to the Holy Cross Hospital on August 8 due to his illness.

Salseng C Marak served as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya from 1993 –1998, and he was the 6th chief minister of the state. He represented the Resubelpara constituency in North Garo Hills in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.

Born in 1941, Salseng C Marak attended Kolkata’s Scottish Church College.

Marak was the most respected political personality of Meghalaya and he was known as ‘Mr Clean’ for his loyalty in politics.

Salseng C Marak was also the president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee in 2003. He openly opposed the militant-politician nexus and believed that it could impact the policies and principles of Congress.

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma condole in the demise of Marak. He wrote in his ‘X’, “Deeply saddened to learn of the demise of former CM Salseng C Marak. His contributions to Meghalaya's development will always be remembered. My condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.”