Wansuk Syiem (born 25 June 1956) is an Indian politician. She was a Member of Parliament, representing Meghalaya State in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of India's Parliament) for the second term of 2014–2020.[1][2]
Wansuk Syiem | |
|---|---|
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Meghalaya | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Sangma |
| Constituency | Meghalaya |
| In office 13 April 2014 – 12 April 2020 | |
| In office 11 April 2013 – 13 April 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wansuk Syiem 25 June 1956 Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Political party | INC |
| Spouse | Alexander Nongrum |
| Children | 4 |
As of 20 December, 2016 Source: [1] | |
Earlier she won the by-election unopposed on 11/04/2013 due to resignation of sitting member Thomas A. Sangma on 04/02/2013.[3] She belongs to the Indian National Congress political party.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Rajya Sabha Affidavits". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Wansuk Syiem declared re-elected to Rajya Sabha for 2nd stint". Meghalaya Times. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Wansuk becomes first woman Rajya Sabha MP from Meghalaya". Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Detailed Profile: Syiem Wansuk". Government of India. Retrieved 12 October 2015.