P. A. Sangma
Purno Agitok (P. A.) Sangma (1 September 1947 – 4 March 2016) was an Indian politician. He was born in Assam, India. He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1996 to 1998 and Chief Minister of Meghalaya from 1988 to 1990.
P. A. Sangma | |
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Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
In office 25 May 1996 – 23 March 1998 | |
In office 6 February 1988 – 25 March 1990 | |
Preceded by | Williamson Sangma |
Succeeded by | Brington Buhai Lyngdoh |
In office 1991 – 20 March 2008 | |
Preceded by | Sanford Marak |
In office May 2014 – M | |
Personal details | |
Born | Purno Agitok Sangma 1 September 1947 Chapahathi, Garo Hills District, Assam, India (now in West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya) |
Died | 4 March 2016 New Delhi | (aged 68)
Other political affiliations | Independent (2012—2013) Nationalist Congress Party (1999—2004; 2005—2012) All India Trinamool Congress (2004—2005) Indian National Congress (before 1999) |
Alma mater | National Institute of Technolog Patna |
Sangma died on 4 March 2016 in New Delhi, India from a heart attack. He was aged 68.[1]
P. A. Sangma Media
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cabinet members paying their respects at Sangma's wake
References
- ↑ "Former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma Passes Away at 68". The Quint. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2016-03-04.