Rishang Keishing
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| Rishang Keishing | |
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| 11th Chief Minister of Manipur | |
| In office 27 November 1980 – 27 February 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh |
| Succeeded by | Raj Kumar Jaichandra Singh |
| In office 14 December 1994 – 15 December 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh |
| Succeeded by | Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 October 1920 Imphal, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Christian |
Shri Rishang Keishing (born 25 October 1920) a senior politician of the Indian National Congress party is presently a Member of the Parliament of India representing Manipur in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Keishing served as Chief Minister of Manipur from 1980 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1997.
He is also a staunch Christian, and has helped many churches in his home state of Manipur. Keishing also regularly speaks in church and is a much adored orator.
Despite his success, he still remains a humble man. He has been married to Khatingla for over 60 years and they have six children, two daughters and four sons.
Currently, he lives in Delhi as he serves his second term as Rajya Sabha MP.
