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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya

Conrad Kongkal Sangma

Date of Birth: 27 January 1978
Place of Birth: Tura, Meghalaya, India
Caste: Garo
Religion: Christianity

Education Background of Conrad Sangma

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science from St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.

Family background of Conrad Sangma

Father: Purno Agitok Sangma, a towering figure in Meghalaya politics who served as both Chief Minister and Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Mother: Soradini Sangma, the rock of the family, dedicated to nurturing her children and supporting their endeavors.
Brother: James P.K. Sangma, a fellow politician carrying the torch of public service within the National People’s Party.
Sister: Agatha K. Sangma, another champion of the NPP, carving her own path in the political arena.
Sister: Christy Sangma, choosing a different calling yet contributing to the family legacy in her own unique way.
Wife: Mehtab Chandee Sangma, a doctor by profession and a steadfast partner in Conrad’s journey.

Children:

Daughter: Amara Sangma, born around 2011, bringing boundless joy and laughter to the family.
Daughter: Katelyn Sangma, born in 2017, adding another precious blossom to the Sangma household.

Political Career of Conrad Sangma

2008: Elected to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly from Selsella constituency.
2008-2009: Minister of Finance, Power and Tourism, Government of Meghalaya.
2009-2013: Leader of the Opposition in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
2016: Elected to the Lok Sabha from Tura constituency.
2018: Elected as Meghalaya chief minister.
2023: Re-elected as Meghalaya chief minister.

Awards and achievement of Conrad Sangma

Government Recognition:

United Nations World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2022: Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture project awarded “Best Project” for promoting ICTs in development.

Honorary Accolades:

Sharda University Honorary Degree: Awarded in 2023 for outstanding contributions to social causes.

Championing Meghalaya Culture:

Ateliers Meghalaya Awards: Launched in 2023 to recognize and celebrate the talent of local artisans and craftsmen.
Felicitation of Sports Achievers: Initiated in 2022, this program rewards Meghalayan athletes for their achievements.

Properties and assets of Conrad Sangma

As per his election affidavits (most recent being for the 2023 Meghalaya Assembly election):
assets: Rs 14,06,83,315.
Liabilities: Rs24,13,208.
He owns agricultural land in various locations within Meghalaya, totaling over 1,600,000 sq ft.
He owns a residential plot in Delhi, measuring 2,250 sq ft.
He owns several vehicles, including cars and jeeps.