Adelbert Nongrum
Adelbert Nongrum | |
|---|---|
| MLA of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly for North Shillong | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Roshan Warjri |
| Constituency | North Shillong |
| In office 2018–2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1976[1] |
| Party | Voice of the People Party (VPP)[2] |
| Occupation | Politician |
Adelbert Nongrum is an Indian politician who represents the North Shillong constituency as a member of the Voice Of The People Party. He had previously served as the president of the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM), a political party in Meghalaya, north-eastern India. Representing North Shillong constituency, he was the party's only representative in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly following the 2018 election.[3][4]
In July 2022, Nongrum indicated an intention to join the Voice of the People Party , and in October stated that he planned to contest the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election for the party.[5][6] On 12 January 2023, Nongrum resigned from the Assembly and repeated his intention to contest the 2023 election as a VPP candidate.[7]Post joining VPP, Nongrum was again elected as a member to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.[8]
References
- ^ "Shri Adelbert Nongrum" (PDF). Meghalaya Assembly. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Adelbert Nongrum kneels down to pray during VPP general meeting". The Meghalayan. 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Adelbert wants Mawlonghat road reopened". The Shillong Times. 11 March 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Meghalaya: ECI recognizes Adelbert Nongrum as president of KHNAM". northeasttoday.com. 24 November 2018. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Adelbert Nongrum to join VPP, assures to take action against 'high level'". The Rising Meghalaya. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Adelbert Nongrum hits out at regional parties". The Meghalayan. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Meghalaya: MLA Adelbert Nongrum resigns; likely to join Voice of the People Party". India Today NE. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Votesmart India". Votesmart India. Retrieved 16 November 2025.