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Ampareen Lyngdoh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly Meghalaya Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Constituency | Laitumkhrah |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress, nation's one of the two major political parties. She is a member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly and is notable for being the only woman legislator.
Biography
Lyngdoh is a daughter of former
She is an alumni of
University of Delhi's Jesus and Mary College.[2]
Political career
Lyngdoh was the leader of the state wing of the
independent candidate Malcolm B. Tariang by a difference of 1593 votes. She garnered 34.10% of total valid votes. Nicky Lyngdoh, candidate of INC, came third with a total of 1491 votes.[3] She later rejoined the Congress after her meeting with party president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. She resigned from her legislatorship on 1 April 2009.[4]
References
- ^ Das, Raju (2 April 2009). "UDP weakens further in Meghalaya". The Assam Tribune. Guwahati. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "Distinguished alumni". Jmc.ac.in. Jesus and Mary College. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "State Elections 2008 – Laitumkharah- Meghalaya". Election Commission of India. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "UDP MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh quits". The Times of India. New Delhi. Times New Network. April 2, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2013.