Meghalaya Extends Garo Hills Council Term Six Months Amid Leadership Change

The Meghalaya Cabinet extended the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council's (GHADC) tenure by six months, from April 18 to October 18, 2026, following postponed elections amid violent tensions over a notification barring non-tribal candidates. Chief Executive Member Albinush R. Marak resigned ahead of a no-confidence motion by 21 council members. Subsequently, Dhormonath C.H. Sangma was elected as the new CEM. The government plans consultations to address election eligibility and related issues during the extension.