R. Lalzirliana
R Lalzirliana | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Tawi | |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Lalnilawma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1949 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Mizo National Front |
| Children | 4 |
R Lalzirliana is a Mizo National Front politician from Mizoram. He was the minister for power and electricity,[1] art and culture, land resources, soil and water conservation and district council affairs departments of Mizoram.[2]
Career
He was involved in the Young Mizo Association from 1983-1985 before he entered politics. He started contesting MLA elections under Congress party in 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 and also served as Vice President of Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee.[3] He was Home Minister[4] under the Congress Government under Lalthanhawla from 2008 until he switched sides and moved on to the Mizo National Front government led by Zoramthanga in 2018.[5] He contested the 2018 elections under MNF ticket in Tawi constituency.[6] He lost to Mr Vanlalhlana of Zoram People's Movement in the 2023 Assembly Election in the Aizawl North-I assembly constituency.[7]
Personal life
He married T. Lalthangmawii, and they have two sons and two daughters.[8]
References
- ^ "22 villages in Mizoram yet to get power supply: Minister". nenow. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Portfolios allotted to new Mizoram ministers". business standard. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "R Lalzirliana". one india. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Congress faces tough challenge in Mizoram Assembly polls". Financial express. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Mizoram home minister R Lalzirliana resigns days after show cause notice by Congress". thehindustantimes. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "The Mizo fight: The three simple factors that can decide how the state fares". Economic times. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Aizawl North-I assembly constituency election results 2023". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Zira Profile". Mizoram nic. Retrieved 25 June 2020.