Pongseng Marak (born 1985)[1] is an Indian politician from Meghalaya. He is an MLA from Bajengdoba Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in North Garo Hills district. He won the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election representing the National People's Party.[2][3]

Early life and education

Marak is from Bakenang Nalsa, Bajengdoba post, North Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.[4] He is the son of Projendro Momin. He married Arek Marak.[5] He completed his graduation in arts in 2007 at Tura Government College, Tura, which is affiliated with North Eastern Hill University.[1]

Career

Marak won from Bajengdoba Assembly constituency representing the National People's Party in the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election. He polled 9,900 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Brigady Napak Marak of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 2,316 votes.[6][7][8] He first became an MLA winning the 2018 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election.[9] In 2018, he polled 11,648 votes and defeated the then sitting MLA, Brigady Napak Marak of Congress, by a margin of 1,964 votes.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Pongseng Marak(NPP):Constituency- BAJENGDOBA (ST)(NORTH GARO HILLS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Meghalaya Result live: Meghalaya Election Result 2023: NPP wins 26 seats, falls short of majority; BJP to support NPP to form govt". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Meghalaya Election Results 2023: Check full list of constituency-wise winners". India Today. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Members | Meghalaya Government Portal". meghalaya.gov.in. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). ceomeghalaya.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Pongseng Marak , NPP Election Results LIVE: Latest Updates On Pongseng Marak , Assembly Election Constituency Seat". ndtv.com. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Meghalaya Assembly elections results 2023: Check full list of winners". The Indian Express. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Meghalaya election result 2023: Full list of winners constituency-wise". Hindustan Times. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  9. ^ "NPP will get single majority: Pongseng - The Shillong Times". theshillongtimes.com. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Pongseng Marak in Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
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