Guwahati, Oct. 14 -- Former Meghalaya minister and senior Congress leader Chamberline B Marak died at a hospital in Tura on Wednesday at the age of 80. He had been unwell for some time.

Marak was one of the veteran Congress leaders associated with the party during the tenure of former Chief Minister Salseng C Marak in the 1990s. Known for his academic background and literary interests, he was admired for his poetry and strong command of English literature.

He represented the Bajengdoba Assembly constituency in North Garo Hills on multiple occasions. The constituency was previously part of East Garo Hills. During his political career, Marak held several senior ministerial positions, with his tenure as education minister regarded as one o...