SHILLONG: The Meghalaya assembly on Tuesday condoled the demise of the state’s former Governor Satyapal Malik, stating that he will be remembered for his integrity and courage to speak on matters of national importance.
Malik died on Tuesday at a hospital in Delhi after a prolonged illness, his personal staff said. He was 79.
He also held the positions of the governor of Goa, Bihar and Odisha, besides being a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in his long political career.