Shillong, Sep 10: Mawphlang sitting MLA and the Associated Member of the United Democratic Alliance Party (UDP), Santar Klas Sunn passed away on Friday at his residence in Mawngap.
SK Sunn, an engineer by profession, entered politics and contested as an Independent Candidate in the MLA elections in 2018, and won by a huge margin against Congress candidate Kennedy C Khyriem. Sunn later associate himself with the UDP.
Sunn was not just an engineer and a politician but also a popular figure amongst the football lovers of the State.
He is the fourth sitting legislator to have died since 2018 in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya CM expresses his condolences
I am saddened beyond words by the sudden demise of Sh. S K. Sunn, Hon’ble MLA of Mawphlang
Bah Sunn always went above & beyond his call of duty to serve the people and I admired his hands-on approach to public service. My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones & admirers. pic.twitter.com/1RDvPZMZuw
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) September 10, 2021
Condolences pour in
Cabinet Minister James K Sangma wrote:
My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Sh. S. K. Sunn,MLA Mawphlang Constituency.
During his tenure, he contributed immensely towards the growth of the people of his Constituency.I pray the Almighty give his family the strength to withstand this tragic moment.May he #RIP pic.twitter.com/2ogPoZav5Q— James K Sangma (@JamesSangma1) September 10, 2021
UDP MLA and Cabinet Minster Kyrmen Shylla wrote:
Deeply shocked & saddened by the sudden demise of Bah SK Sun, Hon’ble MLA, Mawphlang Constituency. His death is a great loss to his Constituency, and the State. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/thkC8oeAUH
— Kyrmen Shylla (@ShyllaKyrmen) September 10, 2021
Congress MLA Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh wrote:
I’m shocked to hear of the passing of Mr. Syntar Klas Sunn, the honourable member of Meghalaya’s Legislative Assembly representing Mawphlang constituency. His passing is a loss to our state. My condolences to his family and to his constituents.
— Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh (@ampareenlyngdoh) September 10, 2021
