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 |
Yangmaso Shaiza (m. 1949) |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Tangrei, Ukhrul District Headquarter, Manipur |
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.[citation needed] She served from 1990 to 1991, representing the constituency of Ukhrul.[1]
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