Who among the following distinguished leaders holds the distinction of being the first tribal Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1011

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Explanation

A. Sangma served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1996 to 1998, becoming the first person from a tribal community (from Meghalaya) to hold this prestigious constitutional office. He was post-humously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2017.