Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh not allowed to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP
The Rajya Sabha Chairman said that the matter is currently pending before the Privileges Committee.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Haji Abdul Salam passed away here on Tuesday night following a brief illness, family members said.
He was 69.
Haji Abdul Salam is the first Manipuri Muslim to be a member of Rajya Sabha from Manipur. He has been representing the state in the upper house since 2014, a Congress official said.
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Born at Heibong Makhong in Thoubal district, Haji Abdul Salam is survived by his wife, son and 5 daughters.
He was elected to the 3rd, 6th and 8th Manipur Legislative Assembly from Wabagai assembly constituency.
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