Second Conrad Sangma ministry
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The Second Conrad Sangma ministry is formed after the swearing-in ceremony held on 7 March 2023. Governor Phagu Chauhan took oath of Chief Minister and 11 other ministers.[1][2][3][4] Conrad Sangma took oath as Chief Minister for second consecutive term and became the first to do so in electoral history of Meghalaya.[5]
Second Conrad Sangma ministry | |
|---|---|
| 25th Ministry of Meghalaya | |
| Date formed | 7 March 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Governor C. H. Vijayashankar |
| Head of government | Conrad Sangma |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| History | |
| Election | 2023 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | First Conrad Sangma ministry |
Background
After the results declared of 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election, no party got majority in the house. Later BJP, HSPDP, PDF, UDP, and Independent MLAs supported NPP led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance.[6][7]
With 45 MLAs, the government was formed under Conrad Sangma along with 11 ministers (7 NPP, 2 UDP, 1 each of BJP and HSPDP). Swearing ceremony was held on 7 March 2023.[8] Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Assam Chief Minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma were also present in the ceremony.
Council of Ministers
| Portfolio | Minister | Tookāoffice | Leftāoffice | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister and also in-charge of: Department of Cabinet Affairs Department of Elections Department of Finance Department of Forests and Environment Department of Home (Political) Department of Information Technology and Communication Department of Mining and Geology Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department of Planning Department of Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development Department of Programme Implementation and Evaluation And all other departments not allocated to any Minister. | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Deputy Chief Minister Minister of District Council Affairs Minister of Home (Police) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Minister of Public Works (Roads and Buildings) | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Deputy Chief Minister Minister of Commerce and Industries Minister of Prisons and Correctional Services Minister of Transport Minister of Urban Affairs | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Minister of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister of Fisheries Minister of Printing and Stationery Minister of Secretariat Administration Department | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| Minister of Home (Passport) Minister of Legal Metrology Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Minister of Excise | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | UDP | ||
| Minister of Arts and Culture Minister of Social Welfare Minister of Textiles Minister of Tourism | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | UDP | ||
| Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister of Health and Family Welfare Minister of Information and Public Relations Minister of Law | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Minister of Community and Rural Development Minister of Power Minister of Taxation | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Minister of Housing Minister of Public Health Engineering Minister of Soil and Water Conservation | Marcuise N. Marak | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
| Minister of Border Areas Development Minister of Education Minister of General Administration | Rakkam A. Sangma | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
| Minister of Cooperation Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister of Home (Civil Defence and Home Guards) | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | ||
| Minister of Labour Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister of Registration and Stamps | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | HSPDP | ||
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Cabinet Spokesperson
| No. | Minister responsible | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Conrad Sangma | 9 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
| 2. | Prestone Tynsong | 9 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
| 3. | Ampareen Lyngdoh | 9 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
| 4. | Paul Lyngdoh | 9 March 2023 | Incumbent | UDP | |
| 5. | Marcuise N. Marak | 9 March 2023 | Incumbent | NPP | |
Demographics of Council of Ministers
Representation of Ministers by district
- East Garo Hills (8.33%)
- South Garo Hills (8.33%)
- West Garo Hills (16.67%)
- East Jaintia Hills (8.33%)
- West Jaintia Hills (16.67%)
- East Khasi Hills (33.33%)
- Eastern West Khasi Hills (8.33%)
Representation of Ministers by regions
- Garo Hills (33.33%)
- Jaintia Hills (25%)
- Khasi Hills (41.67%)
Representation of Ministers by parties
- BJP (8.33%)
- HSPDP (8.33%)
- NPP (66.67%)
- UDP (16.67%)
| District | Ministers | Name of ministers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garo Hills | East Garo Hills | 1 | Marcuise N. Marak |
| North Garo Hills | - | - | |
| South Garo Hills | 1 | Rakkam A. Sangma | |
| South West Garo Hills | - | - | |
| West Garo Hills | 2 | ||
| Jaintia Hills | East Jaintia Hills | 1 | Kyrmen Shylla |
| West Jaintia Hills | 2 | ||
| Khasi Hills | East Khasi Hills | 4 | |
| Eastern West Khasi Hills | 1 | Shakliar Warjri | |
| Ri-Bhoi | - | - | |
| South West Khasi Hills | - | - | |
| West Khasi Hills | - | - |
References
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