Former Meghalaya CM Salseng C Marak dies at 83

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 16, 2024

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Salseng C Marak passed away on Friday at the age of 83. He died at Tura Civil Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after being transferred from Holy Cross Hospital on August 12.

Marak, who served as Meghalaya’s Chief Minister from 1993 to 1998, was the 6th chief minister of the state. Representing the Resubelpara constituency in North Garo Hills, he was known for his integrity and earned the nickname ‘Mr. Clean’ in Meghalaya politics.

Marak was a vocal opponent of the militant-politician nexus and served as president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) in 2003.

Born in 1941, Marak studied at Kolkata’s Scottish Church College.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma expressed his condolences on X, stating, “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.”