Who was recently appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?

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The correct answer is Option A: Harjit Singh Grewal. Harjit Singh Grewal was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on 16 July 2026. The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the Commission are appointed by the Central Government, and the Chairperson serves a three-year term. The National Commission for Minorities monitors safeguards for notified minority communities, examines complaints, and advises the Central Government on minority-related policies. The Commission has a sanctioned strength of seven members, while its current working strength is four members after the latest appointments. The notified minority communities in India are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Munawari Begum was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson, while Glenn E. Souza Ticlo was appointed as a Member of the Commission. The post of NCM Chairperson had remained vacant since April 2025 following the completion of Iqbal Singh Lalpura's tenure.

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Iqbal Singh Lalpura

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Munawari Begum

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Glenn E. Souza Ticlo

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