Hangmila Shaiza
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. She served from 1990 to 1991, representing the constituency of Ukhrul.[1]
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 |
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.[2]
References
- 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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