Harjit Singh Grewal takes charge as Chairman, National Commission for Minorities
Harjit Singh Grewal assumed office as Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on 21 July 2026; S. Munawari Begum became Vice Chairperson on 20 July.
Summary
Harjit Singh Grewal assumed office as Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities on 21 July 2026 and was received by NCM Joint Secretary Dr Atya Nand. S. Munawari Begum, a Member of the NCM, assumed office as Vice Chairperson on 20 July 2026. Glenn Souza Ticlo, a two-term Goa MLA from Aldona (2012â2022), joined as the Member representing the Christian community, while Berjis Desai, a writer and High Court advocate, had joined on 10 March 2026 as the Member representing the Parsi community.
Key facts
- Chairman
- Harjit Singh Grewal â assumed office 21 July 2026
- Vice Chairperson
- S. Munawari Begum â 20 July 2026
- Member (Christian)
- Glenn Souza Ticlo, ex-MLA Aldona, Goa
- Member (Parsi)
- Berjis Desai â joined 10 March 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who assumed office as Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities on 21 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A â Harjit Singh Grewal
Harjit Singh Grewal assumed office as NCM Chairman on 21 July 2026.
Glenn Souza Ticlo, who joined the National Commission for Minorities in July 2026, represents which community?
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Correct answer: D â Christian
Glenn Souza Ticlo is the Member representing the Christian community; Berjis Desai represents the Parsi community.