Meghalaya CM Quizzed By Wife Inside Assembly During Question Hour, Video Goes Viral

Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 16:28 IST

The interaction quickly drew attention, with many noting the unusual sight of a husband and wife engaging in a policy debate inside the House.

A rare exchange between husband and wife took place in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, as National People’s Party (NPP) MLA Mehtab Chandee A Sangma questioned Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma over delays in key livestock education projects.

Raising the matter during Question Hour, the Gambegre legislator sought details on the progress of a veterinary college, two fisheries colleges and a dairy college approved by the cabinet in 2022.

She also highlighted shortages of staff in veterinary training centres across the state and asked what steps were being taken to address the issue.

The interaction quickly drew attention, with many noting the unusual sight of a husband and wife engaging in a policy debate inside the House. A video of the exchange later went viral on social media. Despite their personal relationship, both members followed Assembly protocol and addressed the Speaker while putting forward their points.

Replying on behalf of the government, the chief minister said the proposed institutions were aimed at strengthening the livestock sector, which supports a large section of the state’s population.

“These were the three colleges which we have decided because of the urgent need, keeping in mind that a large population of the state is engaged in livestock rearing," he said.

He admitted that staff shortages were a concern. “It is definitely a matter of concern. Steps are being taken to ensure the manpower shortage is filled up at the earliest," he added, assuring the House that filling vacancies would be treated as a priority.

On the delay in preparing detailed project reports, Sangma said the process had taken time due to land identification and planning manpower needs.

Around 800 acres have been identified at Kyrdemkulai in Ri-Bhoi district for the proposed veterinary college, estimated to cost about Rs 334 crore and house 19 departments. The chief minister said the financial requirement was high but promised to fast-track the process.

(With inputs from PTI)

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