Conrad K. Sangma
Chief Minister, Meghalaya
Party
National People's Party
In office since
7 March 2023
Tenure
3.5 years
Born
1978
✦ Education
BA Economics
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
MBA
Boston University, USA
✦ Prior Role
Son of former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma; MLA South Tura (since 2008)
✦ Context & Governance Notes
Conrad Sangma leads the NPP — a regional party that is part of the NDA at the national level while maintaining Meghalaya's regional identity. After NPP won 26 of 60 seats in 2023 elections (no majority), he formed the MDA coalition government. Meghalaya faces unique challenges including coal ban fallout, illegal mining enforcement, and border disputes with Assam. He is son of P.A. Sangma, former Lok Sabha Speaker and presidential candidate.
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Conrad K. Sangma
- Role
- Chief Minister, Meghalaya
- Party
- National People's Party (NPP)
- Alliance
- NDA
- In Office Since
- 2023-03-07
- Tenure
- 3.5 years
- Birth Year
- 1978
Sources
Education from EC affidavits; tenure data from official government records.