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Education
Meghalaya University Holds Tribute to Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:41 AM
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Meghalaya university organised a tribute ceremony to honour the late P A Sangma, former Lok Sabha Speaker and prominent leader from the state. Faculty, students and alumni gathered to remember his contributions to public service and democratic values.
The university arranged a solemn function on its campus where portraits of P A Sangma were displayed. Speakers from the academic and political fraternity recalled his tenure as Lok Sabha Speaker and his efforts to strengthen parliamentary democracy.
Faculty members highlighted his commitment to education and his role in advocating for the interests of the northeastern region. Students shared anecdotes about his humility and dedication to public service, noting how his roots in Meghalaya inspired his work.
The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence, followed by the laying of flowers at his portrait. Attendees expressed that the event served as a reminder of his enduring legacy and the values he championed throughout his life.
Faculty members highlighted his commitment to education and his role in advocating for the interests of the northeastern region. Students shared anecdotes about his humility and dedication to public service, noting how his roots in Meghalaya inspired his work.
The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence, followed by the laying of flowers at his portrait. Attendees expressed that the event served as a reminder of his enduring legacy and the values he championed throughout his life.