Hangmila Shaiza

Hangmila Shaiza
Member of the Indian Parliament
for Legislative Assembly of Manipur
Personal details
Born 1920
Hangmila Kashung (Shaiza)
Died 1997
Ukhrul District, Manipur
Nationality Indian
Political party Janata Party (JP)
Spouse(s) Yangmaso Shaiza (m. 1949)
Children 6
Residence Tangrei, Ukhrul District Headquarter, Manipur
Religion Baptist

Hangmila Shaiza (September 19, 1920 - August 3, 1997) was an Indian politician, who was the first woman to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur.[1] She served from 1990 to 1991, representing the constituency of Ukhrul.[2]

Shaiza first became involved in politics in the aftermath of the death of her husband, Yangmaso Shaiza, who was the Chief Minister of Manipur in 1984.[3]

References

  1. Women's Role in the 20th Century Manipur: A Historical Study, by Tingneichong G. Kipgen; published 2010 by Gyan Publishing House
  2. Elections and political dynamics, by A. Prafullokumar Singh; published 2009, by Mittal Publications
  3. Electoral Politics and Women: With a Special Reference to Manipur, India, by Th. Binarani Devi; published 2014, in the International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies; Vol 1, No.4, 68-74
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