Hangmila Shaiza (19 September 1920 – 3 August 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 Ukhrul Assembly constituency.[2]
Hangmila Shaiza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Legislative Assembly of Manipur | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hangmila Kashung 19 September 1920 |
| Died | 3 August 1997 (aged 76) Ukhrul District, Manipur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Janata Party (JP) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Tangrei, Ukhrul District, Manipur |
Shaiza first became involved in politics in the aftermath of the assassination of her husband, Yangmaso Shaiza, who was the Chief Minister of Manipur in 1984.[3]
References edit
- ^ "A Brief Biological Sketch of Hangmila Shaiza: First Woman MLA in the Manipur Legislative Assembly". Eastern Mirror. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ 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