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Shillong: Three-time Gambegre legislator, Saleng A Sangma, has tendered his resignation as member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly after being elected as an MP from Tura Lok Sabha seat.
His resignation was accepted by Assembly’s Commissioner & Secretary, Andrew Simons today. Saleng was accompanied by the working president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congressman Committee (MPCC) and former minister Deborah Marak and Congress Mahilas.
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Saleng defeated Chief Minister’s sister and (former) Tura MP Agatha K Sangma by a massive margin of over 1.55 lakh votes.
Addressing the media, Saleng said, “I got elected for the Lok Sabha so before swearing in I think it is better to resign (and vacate Gambegre Assembly seat).”
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He informed that he would discuss with his people and party leaders in regards to the setting up of a candidate for the upcoming bye-election for the Gambegre seat.
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