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
- ↑ Women's Role in the 20th Century Manipur: A Historical Study, by Tingneichong G. Kipgen; published 2010 by Gyan Publishing House
- ↑ Elections and political dynamics, by A. Prafullokumar Singh; published 2009, by Mittal Publications
- ↑ 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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