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👁 Conrad Sangma
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  • Born 27 January 1978
  • Age 47
  • Birth Place Tura, Meghalaya India
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party National People's Party
  • In Office Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 19 May 2016 - 27 August 2018, Minister Of Finance, Power And Tourism (Government Of Meghalaya) 2008-2009

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Conrad Sangma BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
After days of drama in Meghalaya, which saw the United Democratic Party (UDP) abandoning its plan of stitching up an alternative coalition and extending support to the National People’s Party (NPP) instead, Conrad Sangma took oath as Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive time on M...arch 7, 2023. Sangma’s return also strengthened his position further, with 45 seats in the 60-member Assembly. Alongside the BJP, he now enjoys the backing of two Independent MLAs and two Hill State Peoples’ Democratic Party (HSPDP), the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and the UDP whose plans of stitching up a “non-NPP, non-BJP” coalition did not work out. Elected for the first time as an MLA in 2008, Conrad began his political career under the long shadow of his illustrious father and former Lok Sabha speaker Purno Sangma. Conrad, who has an MBA in finance, had served as the finance minister till 2009 in a government run by a rainbow coalition of regional parties. Subsequently, from 2009 to 2013, he was the Leader of the Opposition at a time Mukul Sangma became the chief minister of a Congress-led government. In 2015, he ensured the victory of his party in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Election. The next year saw the death of his father and he went on to take over as the president of the NPP. In 2016, he was also elected to the Lok Sabha in a by-poll from Tura. Two years later, he gave up his Lok Sabha seat to contest the Assembly polls – a gamble that paid off for him as he ended up becoming the CM.

Conrad Sangma PERSONAL LIFE

Father Purno Sangma
Spouse Mehtab Sangma ​(2009), ​
Education Imperial College London (MBA), Wharton School of Business (BBA)

POSITIONS HELD BY Conrad Sangma

Position Tenure
Member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha 19 May 2016 - Present
Chief Minister of Meghalaya 6 March 2018 - Present

CONRAD SANGMA NEWS

Non-tribals can no longer contest polls for Garo hills council

March 24, 2026 2:23 pm

The Garo Hills districts have a mixed population, particularly in the plain belt in the region’s bordering area with Bangladesh and two of the GHADC’s current members are Bengali-origin Muslims.

‘I am not afraid’: After arson and vandalism in Garo Hills town, Meghalaya CM Sangma, his wife visit residents

March 13, 2026 2:40 am

In Tura town, mobs engaged in arson on Wednesday and set fire to the office of Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party

A mining tragedy and a crackdown: Over 15,000 tonnes of illegal coal impounded in Meghalaya

February 17, 2026 1:57 am

As the Budget Session begins, CM Sangma reveals a massive crackdown, including the dismantling of cranes and SIT-led arrests following the Thangkso area disaster.

Conrad Sangma writes: Meghalaya’s AI story is a template for inclusive tech growth

January 28, 2026 10:09 am

Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfully in public health systems.

Meghalaya CM in Manipur, lends his voice to demand for ‘return of popular govt’

October 09, 2025 8:23 pm

Conrad Sangma, whose NPP has 6 MLAs in Manipur and was earlier a BJP ally in state, says having a govt in place is part of achieving normalcy

Meghalaya's concerns over CAA addressed, ILP should be extended: Conrad Sangma

February 19, 2024 7:43 am

In an interview to PTI, Sangma, who also heads the National People's Party (NPP), expressed concern over 'spillover effect' in the state if the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is implemented, and stressed on the requirement for Inner Line Permit (ILP), which will restrict the entry of outsiders.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches 10-bed ICU project, tele ICU hub

December 19, 2023 9:27 pm

Conrad Sangma said technology can revolutionise the country's healthcare.

👁 Ram Charan in a still from Peddi
Ram Charan’s Peddi defies the odds to blast past Rs 400 crore globally in just 14 days
Entertainment14 min ago

Ram Charan's sports drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has become a massive success, earning over Rs 400 crore worldwide in just 14 days. It has broken records for the actor, becoming his highest grossing solo film and the second to cross Rs 200 crore domestically. Despite controversy, Peddi has been a significant milestone in Ram Charan's career.

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