Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s absence from the Republic Day 2026 celebrations has elicited strong criticism from the Opposition Congress, led by working president Deborah Marak. She emphasized that as the head of the government, Sangma should have been present to take the salute, highlighting his absence from official functions in both Khasi and Garo Hills. Marak accused him of taking the national occasion and the state’s citizens lightly, questioning his whereabouts and suggesting he was “roaming” instead of fulfilling his responsibilities. During the main ceremony in Shillong, Governor C.H. Vijayashankar took the salute, while Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma oversaw the event in Tura. Additionally, Sangma’s lack of social media updates regarding his attendance at Republic Day events has fueled further speculation.
Republic Day Snub? Opposition Seeks Explanation for CM Conrad Sangma’s Absence
