Question

    Conrad Kongkal Sangma, the 12th and current Chief Minister of Meghalaya belongs to which political party?

    A National People's Party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B United Democratic Party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C People's Democratic Front Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Hill State People's Democratic Party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The National People's Party is a national-level political party in India, though its influence is mostly concentrated in the state of Meghalaya. The party was founded by P. A. Sangma, father of Conrad Sangma,  after his expulsion from the NCP in July 2012. It was accorded national party status on 7 June 2019. It is the first political party from Northeastern India to have attained this status.

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