The Achik State People’s Front has objected to the appointment of Rikse Marak as the Executive Chairman of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE), Tura.
According to the ASPF, Marak’s appointment to the highly sensitive and critical post is troubling, given her past record of corruption, misconduct, and administrative failure.
“It is a matter of public record that she was removed from her post in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) due to serious charges of corruption and misconduct. Furthermore, she was involved in the widely condemned and controversial demolition of the World War I Cenotaph in Tura—a decision that was taken arbitrarily and without public consultation, showing complete disregard for public sentiment and historical legacy,” ASPF general secretary Bernita Marak in a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.
Bernita said that Marak’s frequent involvement in various scams and departmental controversies raises serious questions about her competency, administrative integrity, and trustworthiness to lead any department—especially one as vital as the MBOSE, which directly impacts the lives and futures of thousands of students.
She said that the post as per established norms and protocol is to be held by a senior bureaucrat not below the rank of Commissioner and Secretary. “Even a serving Deputy Commissioner is not eligible to hold this position, which makes her appointment not only inappropriate but also procedurally and ethically questionable. Given her background, she is not fit to be considered even for the role of Deputy Commissioner, let alone Executive Chairman of a state education board,” the ASPF said.
”A tainted official with such a controversial track record is unsuitable and incapable of heading an institution that requires the highest levels of integrity, administrative skill, and public trust. For the interest of the public, and especially the student community of Meghalaya, her immediate removal is not only justified—it is imperative,” the organisation added.
The ASPF has demanded the Chief Minister to review the appointment and take necessary action to safeguard the credibility of MBOSE and restore public confidence.
