third assembly
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PU LALTHANHAWLA Leader of the House
PU ZORAMTHANGA Leader of Opposition
PU J.LALSANGZUALA Govt. Chief Whip
PU F.LALZUALA Govt. Dy. Chief Whip
PORTFOLIOS OF MINISTERS as on 29.8.1996
Sl.
No.
Name of Minister Name of Dept. Assigned
1. Pu Lal Thanhawla 1. Political & Cabinet
2. Vigilance
3. Secretariat Administration
4. General Administration
5. Public Works Department
6. Home
7. Sports & Youth Services
2. Pu Lalsangzuala J. 1. Finance
2. Planning & Prog. Implementation
3. Economics & Statistics
4. Co-operation
3. Pu Bawitluanga P.C 1. Food & Civil Supplies
2. District Council Affairs
4. Pu Chawngkunga C. 1. Agriculture
2. Art & Culture
5. Pu Hrangthanga Colney 1. Transport
2. Sericulture
6. Pu Liansuama 1. School Education
2. Public Health Engineering
3. Personnel & Administration Reforms
7. Pu Lalruata H. 1. Health & Family Welfare
2. Medical Education
3. Hospitals
8. Pu Ruala C.L. 1. Power & Electricity
2. Industries
9. Pu Saikapthianga 1. Environment & Forests
2. Rural Development
10. Pu Zosiama Pachuau 1. Higher & Technical Education
2. Soil & Water Conservation
MINISTER OF STATE/ INDEPENDENT CHARGE 1. Pu Lawmkima F. 1. Fisheries
2. Tourism
2. Pu Lalbiaka P. 1. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary
2. Relief & Rehabilitation
3. Pu Nirupam Chakma 1. Information & Publicity
2. Printing & Stationery
4. Pu Rualyapa S.T. 1. Land Revenue & Settlement
2. Local Administration
5. Pu Vulluaia C. 1. Law & Judicial
2. Parliamentary Affairs
6. Pu Zoramsangliana P.C 1. Social Welfare
2 Excise & Taxation
3. Prisons
7. Pu Zakhu Hlychho 1. Horticulture
2. Labour & Employment
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THIRD MIZORAM
STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Date of Election 30.11.1993
No. & Name of Name of Members Party Affiliation
Constituency as on 1.8.1995
1. Tuipang (ST) Rokhaw K. Ind.
2. Saiha (ST) Zakhu Hlychho Congress (I)
3. Sangau (ST) Rualyapa S.T. Congress (I)
4. Lawngtlai (ST) Hranghluta T. Congress (I)
5. Chawngte (ST) Nirupam Chakma Congress (I)
6. Tlabung (ST) Harokristo Chakma Congress (I)
7. Buarpui (ST) Lalbiaka P. Congress (I)
8. Lunglei (ST) Lalruata H. Congress (I)
9. Lunglei ‘N’ (ST) Dr. Lalthangliana R. M.N.F
10 Tawipui (ST) Lalzuala F. Congress (I)
11. Vanva (ST) Thangkima H. Ind.
12. Hnahthial (ST) Thangzika L.P Congress (I)
13. N.Vanlalphai (ST) Ruala C.L. Congress (I)
14. Khawbung (ST) Hrangthanga Colney Ind.
15. Champhai (ST) Zoramthanga M.N.F
16. Khawhai (ST) Lal Biakzuala Congress (I)
17. Saitual (ST) Chawngkunga C. Ind.
18. Khawzawl (ST) Vulluaia C. Ind.
19. Ngopa (ST) Zathuama H. Ind.
20. Suangpuilawn (ST) Lawmkima F. Ind.
21. Ratu (ST) Lalrinchhana M.N.F
22. Kawnpui (ST) Valla R.L. Congress (I)
23. Kolasib (ST) Zosiama Pachuau Ind.
24. Bilkhawthlir (ST) Vaivenga Congress (I)
25. Lokicherra (ST) John Rotluangliana Congress (I)
26. Kawrthah (ST) Saikapthianga Congress (I)
27. Mamit (ST) Lalhuthanga Congress (I)
28. Phuldungsei (ST) Liansuama Congress (I)
29. Sateek (ST) Lalthlengliana B. M.N.F
30. Serchhip (ST) Lal Thanhawla Congress (I)
31. Lungpho (ST) Bawihtluanga P.C. Congress (I)
32. Tlungvel (ST) Zoram Sangliana P.C. Congress (I)
33. Aizawl ‘N’-I (ST) Lalhmingthanga Ind.
34. Aizawl ‘N’-II (ST) Malsawma F. M.N.F
35. Aizawl ‘E’-I (ST) Lalsangzuala J. Congress (I)
36. Aizawl ‘E’-II (ST) Lalremsiama F. M.N.F
37. Aizawl ‘W’-I (ST) Lalkhama M.N.F
38. Aizawl ‘W’-II (ST) Dr. Hluna J.V Ind.
39. Aizawl ‘S’-I (ST) Tlanghmingthanga R. M.N.F
40. Aizawl ‘S’-II (ST) Lalsawta M.N.F
ABBREVIATION
1. MNF – MIZO NATIONAL FRONT
2. IND. - INDEPENDENT
PU LAL THANHAWLA
1. Name : LAL THANHAWLA
2. Date and Place of Birth : May 19, 1942 : Durtlang, Aizawl,
Mizoram.
3. Religion : Christianity
4. Marital status with name of wife : LAL RINLIANI
5. No. of children with names : One son and two daughters:
(1) Lucy Lalhlimpuii (d)
(2) Lal Thanzauva (s)
(3) Lal Thankhumi (d)
6. Home Address : Zarkawt, Aizawl, Mizoram
7. Parents Name : Hmartawn Phunga Sailo and
Lalsawmliani Chawngthu
8. Mother Tongue : Mizo
9. Other languages known
(Read & Write) : English, Hindi & Bengali
10. Educational background : Bachelor of Art, Guwahati
University
11. Field of works/Appts. held
with details : Joined Indian National Congress
in 1968. Became member of All
India Congress Committee in
1973; President Mizoram Pradesh
Congress 1973-1992. Chief
Minister in 1984-1986; Deputy
Chief Minister 1986-1987;
Elected to Mizoram Legislative
Assembly in 1978, 1979, 1984,
1987, 1989 and 1993. Leader of
Opposition in 1978, 1979 and
again became the Chief Minister
in December, 1993.
12. Important contributions
in public life : Sacrificed Chief Ministership to
facilitate signing of Memorandum
of Settlement of Mizoram’s
political problem and became
Deputy Chief Minister. A keen
Sportsman, connected with a
number of organizations,
President, Mizoram Olympic
Association; a good social worker
connected with many voluntary
and social organizations; Member,
9th
Finance Commission; was
Journalist, Editor of Mizo Daily
REMNA ARSI. Founder-Editor
of Mizo vernacular MIZO AW
and Founder-President of
Mizoram Journalists’ Association.
13. Distinction/ Honours
received with details : 1) Glory of India (International)
Award Presented by
International Friendship
Society of India, New Delhi.
2) Jawaharlal Nehru Excellence
Award 1992 – Institute of
Economics Studies, New
Delhi.
3) Secular India Harmony
Award, 1991 – United
Children’s’ Movement (Inter-
Continental), New Delhi.
14. Hobbies, if any : Gardening, reading & hunting.
15. Membership Profile : Member, the Shillong Club,
Shillong; Life Member, Bible
Society of India, Young Mizo
Association, Mizoram Upa Pawl,
Evangelical Fellowship of India,
Youth Hostels Association of
India.
PU LALSANGZUALA J.
Born on 24
th September, 1924 at Kulikawn, Aizawl (Mizoram). Father late
V.Z Biaka, Mother – Sangluaii. Married to Zokhumi, B.A (Hon.), BT on 24th
May
1962. Four daughters (Anne Zosangpuii, Mary Lalrengpuii, Angela Lalzikpuii and
Margaret Malsawmkimi) and one son (Late Zoliansanga).
Joined the Indian Army (Assam Regiment) in 1941, and had active military
service in North-East Assam & Burma (1942-47) and Jammu & Kashmir (1952-54
& 1957-58). Was transferred to pension establishment in 1958.
Joined Indian National Congress in 1970; Elected as a member of Mizoram
Legislative Assembly in 1972 from Aizawl South Constituency and was Minister
i/c Supply, Transport, Co-operation, Secretariat Administration, Law and Judicial,
Parliamentary Affairs from 1974 to 1977. Again elected to the Mizoram
Legislative Assembly in 1989 and was Minister i/c Finance, Planning &
Programme Implementation, Industries, Excise & Taxation and Trade &
Commerce. Re-elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly in Nov ’93 and is
now holding charge of Finance, Planning & Prog. Implementation, Economics &
Statistics and Co-operation.
He had been on a study tour to Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, Italy, France, Holland, Denmark, United Kingdom and U.S.A.
He is a Philanthropist and a social worker. Various posts held since 1958 are:
Past:
1. Secretary, District Soldiers,
Sailors & Airmen’s Board (1959-
70
18. President, Mission Veng Village
Council (1982-86)
2. Transport Officer, Mizo Hill
District (1967-70)
19. Member, Aizawl Law College
Governing Body (1983-85)
3. Vice-President, Mizo District
Congress Committee (1970-71)
20. Member & later President,
Aizawl College Governing Body
(1983-88)
4. General Secretary, Mizo District
Congress Committee (1971-72)
21. Chairman, Committee on
Minimum Wages, Mizoram
(1985)
5. General Secretary, Mizoram
Pradesh Congress Committee
(1972-73, 1977-81 & 1986)
22. Member, P & T Advisory Board,
N.E Region (1972-74 & 1985-91)
6. Chairman, Mizo District Council
Advisory Board (1970-71)
23. Vice-President, Mizoram Pradesh
Congress Committee (1986-89)
7. Chairman, Committee on Land
Tenure System in Mizoram (1977-
87)
24. General Secretary, Mizoram Ex-
Service League (1980-89)
8. Secretary, Zoram Famine Relief
Committee (1960-61)
25. Member & later Vice-President,
SBI Local Board N.E Circle
(1986-89)
9. Secretary, Central Relief Sub-
Committee, Mizoram (1960-61)
26. Member Director, Mizoram Co-
op. Apex Bank (1985-87)
10. President, Pradesh Consumers’
Council, Mizoram (1976-77)
27. Member Director, Mizoram Co-
op. Marketing & Consumers
Federation (1985-87)
11. President, Kulikawn Young Mizo
Association (1959-70 & 1972-77)
28. Member, Committee on Mizo
Customary Law (1980-87)
12. President, Mission Veng Young
Mizo Association (1979-86)
29. Member, Aizawl Town
Committee (1981-87)
13. President, Lions Club of Aizawl
(1978-80)
30. Member, State Transport
Authority, Mizoram (1984-87)
14. Chairman, Mizoram Apex
Marketing Co-op. Society
31. Assistant Secretary (1959-61) &
Executive Member, Central
Young Mizo Association (1985-
87)
15. Treasurer, Mizoram Congress (I)
Committee (1981-84)
32. Chairman, Mizo Ex-Service Multi
Purpose Co-operative Society
(1972-91)
16. Executive Member, National
Confederation of Agriculturists &
Agriculture Co-operatives (1980-
82)
33. Member, All India Congress
Committee (1981-91)
17. Council Member, Indian Ex-
Services League (1980-86)
Present
1. Vice-President, (1983-88) & now
President, Young Men’s Christian
Association (YMCA), Aizawl
(1988)
5. Member, Rajya Evam Zila Sainik
Board (1981)
2. President, Association for Maternity
& Social Health (AMSHA),
Mizoram (1988)
6. Member, Kendriya Sainik Board,
New Delhi (1985)
3. Convener, Indian National Trust for
Art & Culture Heritage, (INTACH),
Mizoram Chapter (1987)
7. Member, Board of Directors,
National Council of YMCA (1991)
4. Member, managing Committee of
Special Fund for the Relief &
Rehabilitation of Ex-Servicemen in
Mizoram (1980)
8. Executive Member, National
Confederation of Agriculturists &
Agriculture Co-operatives (1980-82
& 1990)
PU BAWITLUANGA P.C
Son of Luaia (L). Born on 7
th October, 1939 at Chhinga Veng, Aizawl.
Married to Smt. Rualchhingi d/o Rev. Saiaithanga and has two sons and daughters.
Passed HSLC Examination in 1963 from Govt. High School, Jowai (Meghalaya)
and graduated in 1966 from Pachhunga Memorial College, Aizawl. Resigned from
Government Service and entered politics and joined Indian National Congress in
1972. He contested the Second Mizoram Legislative Assembly election held on
21st Jan. ’89 as Congress (I) candidate and was elected from Lungpho
Constituency defeating nearest P.C rival by a margin of 169 votes.
Sworn in as a Minister of State on 20th
Nov. ’91.
Address: Chaltlang, Aizawl
Mizoram.
Voting Result of Election – 1993:
1. P.C Bawitluanga - 2825 Cong (I)
2. Sawikhuma - 2270 M.N.F
3. Vanlalhruaia - 2060 IND
He was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister and took charge of:
1. Food & Civil Supplies.
2. District Council Affairs.
PU CHAWNGKUNGA C.
Pu C.Chawngkunga is the son of Ch. Selchhunga, born on 17.10.1939 at
Champhai, Tlangsam. He studied at Gandhi Memorial High School, Champhai.
He married Smt. Lalliankimi on 28.10.64. He has 3 (three) sons and 5 (five)
daughters.
The post he held are as follows:
1. Councilor - Mizo Union Party
2. President - Mizo Union Block XI-A from 1967 to 1973
3. President - YMA Sairang Branch from 1968-1972
4. President - Village Council, Sairang, 1968-69 to 1970-71
5. President - Group Village Committee Block XI-A
6. Chairman - School Managing Committee, Sairang
7. President - Mizo Nun Siamtha Pawl, Sairang.
He was elected to the First Legislative Assembly in April 1972 from No.29
constituency, Mamit on Mizo Union Ticket.
He traveled to Bangladesh and Burma. He involved himself in various
welfare and social organizations
He joined the People’s Conference Party and became its consultant. He was
elected to the Second Legislative Assembly from Kolasib Constituency on P.C
Ticket and became the Deputy Speaker for the second time in 1979. He was
inducted as a Minister on 28th
November, 1983. Being very much interested in
farming, he made a large garden at Sairang which is being developed as an
orchard and seed-farm. He is an ardent worker for the unification of Mizos who
are scattered in Manipur, Tripura and other places. Elected Vice President of P.C
for 15 years.
He was elected again in the last Election from Saitual Constituency and
became Cabinet Minister i/c Agriculture and Art & Culture.
He resides in Dawrpui Vengthar, Aizawl.
PU HRANGTHANGA COLNEY
Born on 1.6.1940 at Biate, Parents – Rev. Fehtea (L) & Kapchhungi. Passed
Matriculation in 1960 from Gandhi Memorial High School, Champhai, I.A in
1962 and B.A in 1964 from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong. Taught at Biate High
School in 1965-66. Joined underground MNF in 1966 as Home Secretary i/c
Education & Health Services. Elected in 1970 as Parliament Member. Returned
over-ground in 1972. Joined over-ground politics as Secretary, Aizawl District
Congress in 1973. Elected President of Mizoram Janata Party in 1979, Vice
President, Mizo Convention in 1983, Vice President Janata Dal (MJD) in
1991.Elected MLA in 1993 November election from 14-Khawbung Constituency
and became Minister i/c Transport and Sericulture. Married H.Lalthlamuani in
1974. Now living in Mac Donald Hill, Zarkawt, Aizawl with 3 sons and one
daughter.
PU LIANSUAMA
Son of Pu Kawla and Pi Nguri, being the fourth child of twelve children was
born in 1946 at Thiak village. Graduated with honours from St. Edmund’s
College, Shillong and later completed B.T at Shillong Post Graduate Training
Institute, Shillong. Worked as Headmaster of the Reiek High School between
1972 and 1974. He was among the first batch of the M.C.S after formation of
Mizoram into Union Territory.
Married R.Rengkhumi in 1979, have two daughters. Joined active politics in
1976 and enrolled himself in the Congress party and became the General
Secretary of the Mizoram Pradesh (I) Committee. Elected as a member of the
Phuldungsei Constituency in April, 1983. Again elected at the General Assembly
Election held in April, 1984 and was installed as Minister of State for Local
Administration Department.
Elected in the First and Second Mizoram State Legislative Assembly from
Phuldungsei Constituency. Defeated nearest MNF rival by a margin of 788 votes.
Sworn in as Minister of State in-charge of Industries Department (Independent
charge). Assisted the Chief Minister in Department of Personnel and
Administrative Reform, General Administration Department, Information and
Public Relation Department.
Address: Chawnpui, Aizawl
Voting Result of 1993: 1. Liansuama Cong(I) 4212
2. F.Hrangvela M.N.F 2594
3. C.Vanlalrawna BJP 835
4. Lalthlamuani Ind. 1533
5. Binod Basu Ind. 113
He was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister and took charge of-
1. School Education
2. Public Health Engineering
3. Personnel & Administrative Reforms
PU LALRUATA H.
Pu H.Lalruata was born on December 15, 1945 at S.Chawngtui, Lunglei
District. He was the fourth son of the eleven children of Pu Thanghrima and Pi
Hrangthuami. He married Pi H.Vanlalnghaki and had 4 daughters and one son.
Presently, residing at A.O.C Square, Ramthar, Lunglei with his family.
In academic, he passed M.A from Twin Cities University, West Monroe, L.A
(U.S.A) and Th.B from Texas Bible College, Houston, Texas (U.S.A)
He served as Headmaster at S.Chawngtui from 1965-66 and Cabinet Minister
from 1987-88. At present he holds the post of a Minister of-
1. Health & Family Welfare.
2. Medical Education
3. Hospitals
PU RUALA C.L
Youngest son of Rev.Thanzinga born on 25
th Dec. 1936 at Chawnhu (Pawi
District). Married Pi Lalhmingthangi in 1966. Have five sons.
Passed Intermediate of Arts from Scottish Church College, Calcutta and
Graduated from St. Edmund’s College, Shillong in 1964 and B.T from Guwahati
University in 1967.
Served as Teacher in Thingsulthliah High School from 1963-65 and in
Republic High School, Aizawl from 1965-70. Was a General Secretary, M.Z.P
Headquarters, Aizawl during 1967-68.
Joined politics in 1968 by Joining Congress Party, elected Joint Secretary,
Mizoram District Congress Committee; Nominated to the District Council in
1970. In 1971-72, Executive Member i/c Forest and Revenue. In 1972-76, became
a Member of Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee. In 1976-81, elected
Treasurer of M.P.C.C. A Member of the Mizoram Planning Board 1975-78 and
also Advisory Board Member of Mizoram State Wildlife. Elected to the Mizoram
Legislative Assembly in1978 from Tlungvel Constituency on Congress Party
ticket, in 1979 elected from the same Constituency. Was General Secretary,
Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee during 1981-84. After being defeated by a
margin of 26 votes in Tlungvel Constituency in 1984 election, he contested
election from N.Vanlaiphai Assembly Constituency the same year and was
elected. Became a Cabinet Minister on the 11th
August 1984 looking after
Agriculture, Social Conservation, Forest, District council Affairs, Law and
Judicial.
In the Legislative Assembly Election held on 21st January 1989, he was
elected from N.Vanlaiphai Constituency. Installed as Cabinet Minister on 25th
January, 1989 and was looking after Agriculture, Environment & Forest, Home,
P.H.E., Excise & Taxation etc. Defeated nearest rival MNF candidate by a margin
of 194 votes.
In 1993, he was again elected Member of Mizoram Legislative Assembly
from N.Vanlaiphai Constituency and was installed as Cabinet Minister on 8th
December, 1993 and is looking after Power & Electricity and Industries.
Travel: Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, U.S.A., Denmark,
Jordan, England, Netherlands.
A man of few words, but a hard and meticulous worker.
Address: Tuikhuahtlang,
Aizawl, Mizoram.
PU SAIKAPTHIANGA
Son of Pu Lalhuliana, born on 1st October, 1949 at Sabual, Tripura. Passed
H.S.L.C from Govt. High School, Shillong and studied upto 2nd
year B.A at St.
Edmunds’s College, Shillong. In 1975 passed B.A from the Pachhunga University
College. Used to be a Secretary of Games and Sport while in the College.
Married Lalnithangi in 1976. Served as an UDC at Civil Secretariat during
1975-1978. Resigned from his job and joined Mizoram Congress (I) in 1979. From
1980 became President of Mizoram Youth Congress (I) till 1987, Member of All
India Youth Congress (I) High Command. In the General Elections 1979, 1984,
1987 and 1989, elected from the same Kawrthat Constituency. Chairman of
Mizoram Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (ZIDCO) from 1984-1987
February, also a member of various Assembly Committee. Minister of State,
Agriculture, etc. from 1989-1993 December. Retired from the Presidentship of
Mizoram Youth Congress (I) and is one of the Secretaries of Mizoram Congress
(I) High Command; very much interested in Games and Sports.
Again elected from Kawrthat Constituency on Congress (I) ticket in the 3rd
Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election held on the 30th
November 1993,
defeating MNF rival by a margin of 1863 votes.
At present Minister i/c Environment & Forests and Rural Development.
Usual Place of Residence: Kawrtethawveng
P.O Kawrtethawveng
Aizawl Address: Republic Veng,
Aizawl.
Voting Result of Election – 1993 Electorate : 6855
Valid votes polled : 6738
1. Chawngzika Riang BJP 1089
2. K.Lalthankhuma MNF 1429
3. Lalthansanga IND 660
(MJD)
4. J.Ngura IND 252
5. A.Romawia IND 12
6. Saikapthianga INC 3292
PU ZOSIAMA PACHUAU
Pu Zosiama Pachuau was born on 15th
August, 1944 at Tualcheng North,
Aizawl District. He is the second eldest child of the nine children of Pu
Hauchhawna and Pi Lalhnehi.
In academic, he passed Matriculation Examination in 1963 from Sailmat
Kristian High School, Churachandpur, Manipur.
Passed P.U (Arts) in 1964 from D.M College, Imphal and graduated in 1967
from D.M College, Imphal. He obtained Master degree in 1971-72 from Guwahati
University and B.Ed in 1975 from University of Delhi. Married on 26th
June,
1974, to Pi Lalhmingliani of Kolasib. He has 6 children – 4 daughters and 2 sons.
He was first elected from Ngopa Constituency in 1984. He has been elected
for three consecutive terms – 1984, 1987, 1989 from the same Constituency. In
1993 he has been elected from Kolasib Constituency. At present he holds the post
of Minister i/c Higher & Technical Education and Soil & Water Conservation.
Presently he is residing at his permanent residence at Aizawl Venglai,
Aizawl.
Voting Result of Election 1993: Total Electorate - 9934
Total Votes Polled - 8350
Invalid Votes - 77
1. Pu Zosiama Ind - 4231 50.67%
Pachuau
2. Pu Aicchinga MNF - 3784 45.31%
3. Pu Kawlremthanga Ind - 335 4.01%
PU LALBIAKA P.
Son of Pu Selthuama (L) (Headmaster, Thingsai Middle School) and Pi
Saihnawli. Born on 26.1.1943 at Serkawn, Lunglei.
Married Dengthuami in 1980, have two sons and two daughters.
Joined Congress (I) Party in 1968, was Joint Secretary, Lunglei District
Congress Committee from 1975 to 1984, became the President of LDCC (I) from
1984 to 1986.
Elected as Member of Village Council, Zotlang with Congress (I) ticket for
three consecutive terms, became president of Zotlang Village Council, elected in
the First Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election with Congress (I) ticket in
1987 from Buarpui Constituency, re-elected in the Second Mizoram State
Assembly Election with Congress (I) ticket from the same Constituency. Again
elected in the Third Mizoram State Legislative Assembly from the same
Constituency, actively took part in Social Works, President of Branch YMA,
Serkawn for two consecutive terms; held the post of Vice-President, Lunglei
District Bharat Scout & Guides from 1992 till now.
Held the post of Deputy Speaker, Mizoram State Legislative Assembly from
7th
October 1991 to 6th
December, 1993.
Holding the post of Minister of State i/c Animal Husbandry & Veterinary and
Relief & Rehabilitation from 7th
December, 1993.
Place of Residence: Lunglei/ Serkawn
Aizawl Address: Minister Bungalow
Mc. Donald Hill
Chanmari, Aizawl.
PU LAWMKIMA F.
Shri F.Lawmkima is the second eldest of the eight children of Shri
Banglathanga. He was born on 21st January, 1941 at Thingsat village. In 1947 the
family moved to Lakhipur for the sake of better education where he passed Middle
School in the First Divison.
In 1960 he passed Matriculation Examination from Govt. Mizo High School.
He finished his I.A and B.A from Aizawl College and M.A (History) obtaining II
Class from Guwahati University. He married K.Zuiliani in 1965 and now resides
in Kulikawn, Aizawl with their three sons and one daughter.
He served as Lecturer in Siedmat Christian College, Churachandpur, upto
1969, and by the end of the same year he shifted to Aizawl College. In the same
year he entered politics joining the Mizo Union Party.
As Director of Mizo Union Party’s Youth Wing, he managed to set up Youth
Units all over Mizoram within one year. He was jailed in Aizawl for political
reasons and was also responsible for bringing about peace and understanding
between the M.N.F Party and Mizo Union Party.
In 1972, when Mizoram became a Union Territory, he left Mizo Union Party
along with others and formed a new Party known as the Mizo Labour Party. He
also fought the first U.T Assembly Election from MLP ticket securing a
substantial number of votes. In 1973, the Mizo Labour Party merged and he was
elected to the MPCC Party election from Suangpuilawn Constituency. He was
appointed Secretary MPCC (I) by President of the Party, Pu Lal Thanhawla, which
he held up to 1982. He was also a Member of AICC for more than ten years.
He left the MPCC (I) Party in 1985 and joined People Conference on account
of some misunderstandings over the 1985 Rajya Sabha election. He was elected
C.E.C of the P.C Party and held the post of Joint Secretary in-charge of publicity.
He was appointed General Secretary from 1991 which he holds to this day.
In the 1993 Assembly Election, he was elected as Member of the Legislative
Assembly on Janata Dal ticket from Suangpuilawn Constituency.
He now resides in Kulikawn, Aizawl with his family.
PU RUALYAP S.T.3
Born on 15th
March, 1937 at Vawmbuk village, Chhimtuipui District. He was
the youngest son of Chhialinga (L) and Ngultiali (L). He passed his matriculation
from Govt. High School, Lunglei in 1960 and continued his studies at Pachhunga
College and read up B.A in 1966. Married to Thansiami having four sons.
He served as Teacher in Phuldungsei Middle and High School. He was the
first headmaster of Vawmbuk Middle School. Worked as LDC & UDC in the
Office of Deputy Commissioner, Aizawl.
He joined active Politics in 1972 and enrolled himself in the Mizoram
Congress Party and had become General Secretary of Aizawl West Block in 1972.
Elected as President of Aizawl West Block in1973. Later became the Secretary of
Aizawl District Congress Committee in 1974-1975, and General Secretary,
Aizawl District Congress Committee in 1976-1978. He was elected as President of
Aizawl District Congress Committee from 1979-1990. Became Secretary,
Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee from 1991-1992 and was appointed as one
of the General Secretaries of Mizoram Pradesh Committee in 1993. He contested
and won the election from Sangau Constituency with Indian National Congress
Party’s ticket in 1993 and was installed as Minister of State i/c Land Revenue &
Settlement and Local Administration.
He was ordained as Church Elder of Khatla Presbyterian Church in 1970.
Elected as Secretary of Mission Veng Pastorate and he is also the first Senior
Secretary of Bungkawn Pastorate. Later elected as Chairman of Bungkawn
Pastorate from 1981-1982.
PU ZORAM SANGLIANA P.C.
Eldest son the Pu Vanhlira (L) and Pi Saitualthangi was born on 9th
May,
1956. Married to Lalthlamuani on 21st February, 1980. Have three daughters.
Joined the Indian National Congress (I) on 16th
October, 1983.
Contested in the last U.T Assembly Election in 1984 from the 10th
North
Vanlaiphai Assembly Constituency as Indian National Congress (I) candidate,
which was countermanded due to the killing of P.C Party’s Candidate, Pu
Lalthawmvunga by M.N.F personnels. Bye-Election was held and he vacated his
seat in favour of Pu C/L Ruala, the then Agriculture Minister of the U.T of
Mizoram.
Read up to B.A was General Secretary, M.Z.P (Mizo Students Association)
for six years continuously. Vice President, General Secretary and other minor
posts were held while in Pachhunga University College.
Was imprisoned four months due to students movement in support of Peace
Talk between Central Government and MNF Leader. Contested for General
Secretary post of the Pachhunga University College Students Union Election from
the jail and was elected. Because of student movements in support of Peace Talk,
he was expelled from the College.
Was the President, Pradesh Youth Congress (I) Mizoram for seven years
from 1987 to 1993. Member of All India National Youth Congress (I) Council for
seven years; President/Chairman, North East Youth Congress (I) Co-Ordination
for three terms continuously from 1988 till date.
Contested in the first Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election in 1987.
Elected with Indian National Congress (I) ticket from 32-Tlungvel Assembly
Constituency (ST). Re-elected as MLA from the same constituency in 1989 on
INC (I) ticket, defeating nearest MNF rival by a margin of 494 votes, sworn in as
Minister of State for DP & AR, G.A.D, S.A.D, Sports and Youth Services, Art &
Culture. Re-elected for the third time from the same constituency in 1993 on INC
ticket defeating nearest MNF rival by a margin of 242 votes, sworn in for Social
Welfare, Excise & Taxation and Prisons.
Travelled to: Bangladesh, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan
South Korea, North Korea, Malaysia, Singapore.
Address: Saitual, Chawnpui Veng (Permanent)
Dawrpui Vengthar, Aizawl (Present)
Voting Result of Election – 1993: Electorate 7559
Valid votes polled 6526
Vote secured by:
1. P.C Zoram Sangliana Cong (I) 2772
2. R.Zakamlova M.N.F 2530
3. Biakchhunga M.J.D 1224
PU VULLUAIA C.
1. Date and place of birth : Dt. 17.7.1937 at Tualcheng
2. Name of parents :
Father : Vanhnuaithanga
Mother : Kapliani
3. Family condition in brief : Married; 7 children
4. Educational qualification : M.A., B.T., LLB.
5. Previous posts held : a) Headmaster, Kanghmun Middle
School from 1958-1959
b) L.D.A in Agriculture department
from 1960-1962
c) Field Assistant, Economic &
Statistic from 1963-1969
d) Journalist, Information Department
from 1970-1972
e) Youth Co-ordinator, NYK from
1973-1974.
f) Leader, Central Y.M.A from 1969-
1974
g) Editor, Y.M.A Chanchinbu from
1971-1976
h) Editor and Publisher, Harhna Daily
from 1977-1993
i) Aizawl Weekly from 1980-1993
j) Accredited Journalist and State
President, Indian Federation of
Small and Medium Newspapers
from 1984
k) Chairman, Estimate Committee
from 1979-1984
6. Political Status : a) Year of involvement in Politics
since 6.4.1976
b) General Secretary, erstwhile P.C
Party from 1982-1983
c) Elected as M.L.A for-
1) Kawrthah in 1978
2) Sairang in 1979
3) Khawzawl constituency in1993
7. Other Status : a) Hobby: Music, Gardening
b) Religious activities: Leader in
Christian Youth Association
c) Social activities:
1) Founder Chairman, Aizawl
Youth Club
2) Founder Secretary, Mizo Songs
Preservation Society
3) Founder Secretary, Temperance
Society
4) Secretary, Mizoram Teak and
Eucalyptus Planters Association.
d) Ideas for National Economic
Programme in brief: By starting
Development Programme works
from the village level.
8. Present post : Minister of State i/c Law & Judicial, and
Parliamentary Affairs.
9. Present Address : Now stays with Pi Remchhungi, wife
and children in his own house at
Dawrpui Vengthar, Aizawl
PU ZAKHU HLYCHHO
Shri Zakhu Hlychho was born in the year 1943 on 15th
Dec. at Maubawk
Village (Near Saiha). His parents are Pu Laimo Hlychho and Pi Khuangchii. His
paternal grandfather Sister Hlychho was Chief of Maubawk and his father also
ruled as Chief till the Government abolished Chieftainship.
He finished his P.S.L.C in I Division from Maubawk in 1955. Passed
Matriculation from Mawkhar Christian High School, Shillong and B.A from St.
Edmund’s College, Shillong in 1967.
Served as a Teacher in Government High School, Saiha in 1968-69. He
entered politics in 1970 and joined the Mara Freedom Party. In the same year he
was elected as Member, Pawi-Lakher Regional Council. In July 1970, he was
elected as Chief Executive Member of Pawi-Lakher Regional Council. In 1972,
when Mizoram became a Union Territory, “PL”. Regional Council was
Trifurcated into Pawi, Lakher and Chakma District Councils. He was the first
CEM of Mara District Council.
He was elected as MDC from Maubawk Constituency in 1972 and again
from the same Constituency in 1977 in the District Council election (Second
Term) and became EM. Again he was elected and became CEM in 1982 (3rd
Term) from Maubawk Constituency.
In 1990, he was elected from Tuipang Constituency and is at present
member in the Mara Autonomous District Council. He won the MLA seat from
Saiha Constituency through the MNF ticket. His wife Pi Suipari is serving as a
teacher in Government Higher Secondary School, Saiha and they have six
children.
He is a Church Elder in the Evangelical Church of Maraland and Senior
Advisor KTP. He is also the founder of Mara Students’ Organisation. He is an
active member of the Mara Students Organisation till the present day.
PU NIRUPAM CHAKMA
Son of Sneha Kumar Chakma, Ex-MLA, was born on 16th
Dec. 1958 at
Tipperaghat village. Married to Sachcharika of Puankhai village in 1986.
Passed B.A from the St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in 1985 and B.A
(Political Science Honours) from the Aizawl College in 1986.
While studying at Shillong, he was the President of Mizoram Chakma
Chhatra Parishad for one year (1981-82). From 1982-83, he was the organizer of
the All India Chakma Student and Youth Union for ¾ years; also an active
member of the Central Young Chakma Association.
In 1987, he contested from 6-Chawngte Assembly constituency and won
the election uncontested. As an MLA from the Chakma Autonomous District
Council, he was one of the delegates who fought for the Amendment of the Sixth
Schedule in the Parliament; an adhoc president of the Chakma District Congress(I)
Committee from March 1987 to April, 1989. In 1989 he again contested from the
same 5-Chawngte Assembly Constituency and won the election polling highest
number of votes in Mizoram defeating nearest Independent candidate by a margin
of 3220 votes and was sworn in as a Minister of State of 25th
January, 1989
becoming the first Chakma Minister in Mizoram.
Address: Minister Bungalow
Tuikhuahtlang, Aizawl.
Voting Result of 1993: 1. Nirupam Chakma Cong(I) 6964
2. Nilnoai BJP 3205
3. Kapliannawla IND 131
Was sworn in as a Minister of State and took charge of Information &
Publicity and Printing & Stationery.
PU ROKHAW K.
Born on 18.10.1964 at Chapui between Pu Silao and Sithlia and married
Deborah Vanlalchhuangi, have 2 (two) sons and 1 (one) daughter.
Interested in social activities, Elected President M.T.P (Mara Young
Association) between 1983-82) at Chakhang. During College days he was Student
Union Leader holding various posts, became General Secretary, G.N.C College at
Madras 1987-88. President M.S.O (Mara Student Organisation) Jt Hqrs. Aizawl
from 1990-93.
Contested in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly election in1993 as an
Independent candidate from Tuipang Constituency defeating nearest Congress (I)
rival by a margin of 153 votes and subsequently became Chairman MIFCO.
Permanent Address: Chakhang, Chhimtuipui District
Present Address: Khatla Hermon, Aizawl
PU HRANGHLUTA T.
Only son of Late Patanga Mohan Chakma, born on 14th
April, 1932 at
Kalapani village in Mizoram. Married Smt. Kunja Lata. Having two sons and two
daughters. Educated upto High School Level. Took up a job in the Government as
Gram Sevak, 1957-61. Thereafter joined in the active politics and was elected in
the Mizoram District, 1962-1970, represented the Chakma Buddhist Community
Conference at Sarnath in 1964. Was elected in the first General Election to the
Mizoram Legislative Assembly in 1972 from the Demagiri Constituency in 1978-
79, appointed as Protem Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on 9th
May, 1984.
Won Assembly election held on 21.1.1989, defeating nearest MNF rival by
a margin of 1851 votes and served as Chairman, Mizoram K.V.I Board. He has
been continuing to represent Tlabung Constituency without any break from 1962
till date.
Address: New M.L.A Hostel, Aizawl.
Voting Result of Election – 1993:
1. Hari Kristo Chakma Cong (I) - 4375
2. Sailothanga Sailo IND - 1245
3. K.Dingliana M.N.F - 1722
4. Pi S.D Talukdar B.J.P - 1420
Dr. LALTHANGLIANA R.
1. Date of birth : 7.3.1955
2. Birth place : Zotlang, Lunglei District
3. Father’s Name : R.Dengchhunga (L)
4. Year of Marriage : 1980
5. Wife’s Name : Ngurmawii
6. Children : 2 sons
7. Permanent Address : Zotlang, Lunglei District
8. Present Address : Kanan Veng, Aizawl
9. Educational qualification : MA, M.Phil, Ph.D
10. Place of obtaining Education & Degree:
a) H.S.L.C – Passed, H.S.L.C from Serkawn Christian High School in 1974.
b) P.U – Passed, P.U from Pachhunga College, Aizawl in 1976 while
serving in the Press Information Bureau.
c) B.A – He graduated from St. Edmunds’s College, Shillong in 1978.
d) M.A – Passed M.A (Sociology) with a first class from NEHU (Shillong)
in 1980
e) M.Phil – He was awarded the Merit stipend (Fellowship by the said
University in 1980). Within a matter of only 1½ years, he obtained M.Phil
Degree in 1982 with Grade A (75%).
f) Ph.D – On July, 1986, he was awarded the highest Research Degree, i.e.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) after three years of hard work. The title of
his thesis is “Occupational Mobility among the Mizos”. He is the first to
obtain the said Degree from the Department of Sociology, NEHU, and the
first Mizo to get such Degree from this University.
11. Services in the Government:
Since 1974, he served as a clerk in the Press Information Bureau for 2 years.
In the beginning of 1985, he was appointed as Lecturer in the University
Campus, Nagaland. However, the authorities shifted this appointment to
Pachhunga University College. So, on 19th
April, 1985 he joined the said
College as a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology. After he was elected
as an MLA, the University granted his an Extra-ordinary Leave of 5 years.
12. Status in the University:
Apart from being a Lecturer, he is also an Expert Committee Member of
“School of Social Science”, NEHU.
13. Politics:
He joined MNF party in 1986. In the 1989 MLA Election he was elected
from Lunglei North Constituency. He was again elected from the same
Constituency in 1993. He was the Secretary i/c Frontal Organisation of MNF
Gen. Hqrs. from 1989-1992. Since the past 4 years, he is the President of the
Mizo National Youth Front Hqrs. The MNYF, considered being the most
active party, gained strength and recognition under his efficient guidance.
14. He is a Member of the Consumer Advisory Committee in the Indian Oil
Corporation.
15. In 1990, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India
nominated him as a Member of the National Youth Council. On 11.12.91, he
attended and gave speech in the meeting of the said Council under the
Leadership of the Prime Minister.
16. In 1991, he had completed training course on “Rural Development for
Elected Representatives” organized by National Institute of Rural
Development.
17. He is the Chairman of the Managing Board on Mizoram Institute of Fine
Arts.
18. He is also a Senior Adviser of the Mizoram Youth Club.
19. Posts held as Leader of Students Union:
a) President, All Mizo Student’s Federation (AMSF) Shillong, 1978-1979
b) President, All Mizo Post Graduate Student’s Union, Hqrs. Shillong 1979-
1980
c) First President of the Mizo Students Union, Shillong, 1979-80.
d) Being one of the founder Member of the North East Region Student’s
Union (NERSU), he was the senior Vice President of the said Union
during 1979-1981
e) When he was President of M.S.U he struggled very hard to free
B.Vanlalzari, who was sentenced to life imprisonment. And in December,
1980, he himself had escorted her out of Tezpur Jail.
20. Status in the Church:
a) He was elected as the Church Elder in 1980, at the age of 25, by the
Shillong Mizo Baptist Church, and was also acting as the Secretary of the
same Church during 1980-85.
b) He was Finance Secretary of Zoram Pawn Mizo Baptist Church
(ZPMPK) for four years.
c) He was President of the ZPMPK (TKP) Pastorate.
d) Became ordained Church Elder in 1986 at Aizawl.
e) Asst. Secretary, Aizawl Town Baptist Church in 1986-87
f) President of Aizawl TKP Pastorate during 1986-89
h) Was the Chairman, Aizawl West Baptist Church.
21. Present responsibilities held in the Church:
a) Chairman and Superintendent of Sunday School in Kanan Veng Baptist
Church.
b) Senior Advisor, Aizawl South TKP Pastorate.
c) Member of Aizawl South Pastorate Standing Committee.
22. Countries Visited:
Besides visiting almost all the cities in India, he also visited foreign countries
like Japan, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia.
PU LALZUALA F.
Pu F.Lalzuala was born on July, 12th
1949 at Tawipui village, Lunglei
District. His father was Aichhuma, Chief of Tawipui village and his mother was
Siaziki, the daughter of Lalsaipianga, Chief of Mamte village. He is the youngest
child of the 14 children, he had 7 brothers and 6 sisters. He is popularly known by
his pet name- Patea. He got married in April, 29th
, 1978 to Pi V.Hmingliani D/o
Thatchianga of Tawipui. He had four sons. Presently, he is residing at Lunglei
Chanmari Veng with his family.
He enrolled as an MNF volunteer in 1964, and went under-ground in 1966,
when there was insurgency. In 1967, he went on leave and came over-ground. On
October, 27th
1983, he again joined the MNF Party and after joining the party only
for 5 days he got the ticket for Tawipui Assembly Constituency, from where he
was elected.
Regarding education, he received his education i.e. High School and
College at Shillong and Aizawl respectively. Studied up to B.A final. During his
High School days, he was student union leader.
He served as LDC at Electric Department from 1975-79. Then he shifted to
P.K Middle School from 1980-82 as a teacher. In 1983 he entered into private
business. Has a well-established business till date.
Since 1978, he got involved in religious activities and is now an active
member at Lunglei Chanmari Presbyterian Church. He contributed much for the
spread of the Gospel through Missionaries.
He is a man of firm determination with a spirit of patriotism. He has a
message to the people thus to dislike political corruption and exploitation which
have destroyed the Mizo Culture and Society and urged the people of Mizoram to
be free from such politics.
PU THANGKIMA H.
Son of Pu Lianzinga (L) and Pi Kaiveli was born at Lamzawl on March 15,
1924. Studied up to Class III and passed in 1935. His own personal profession was
business. His political career began in 1947 and became a member of Mizo Union
Party. Elected as Divisional Vice President at Lunglei in 1969. In 1970, was re-
elected as President in the same Division.
In 1972, he was elected member of Mizoram Legislative Assembly from
Hnahthial Constituency on Mizo Union ticket. It was merged with Congress I in
1974 and he became Senior Vice President. He joined MNF Party in 1990 and
became Senior Adviser at Lunglei Sub-Hqrs.
In 1993, he was re-elected as Member of Legislative Assembly from
Hnahthial Constituency.
the voting result of the Election 1993:
1. Sanghlira Colbert Cong(I) 2006
2. Lalhrima Sailo MJD 1856
3. L.P Thangzika MNF 2190
4. P.Siamliana Ind. 6
Electorate 7620
Valid Votes Polled 6068
Invalid 37
He ceased to be a member of MNF Party with effect from May 2, 1994 and
belongs to MNF “R” Party.
He belongs to Baptist Church and was elected as Church Elder in 1975.
He married Pi Zokhumi and has five sons and five daughters.
Present Address: Bara Bazar, Aizawl
Permanent Address: Rahsi Veng, Lunglei
PU ZORAMTHANGA
Son of Darphunga (L), was born on 13th
July, 1944 in Samthang village. The
family moved to Champhai in 1960. Married Roneihsangi on 2nd
February, 1988
and has one son and one daughter.
Passed Primary School from Samthang Middle School at Khawbung,
Matriculated from G.M High School at Champhai, Graduated in 1966 from D.M
College, Imphal with Honours in English.
Entered Politics in 1966 and joined the MNF Underground for 20 years.
Became PWD Minister after Peace Accord in1987.
In the First Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election in 1987 was
elected on MNF ticket, from Champhai Constituency and was sworn in as
Minister of Finance & Education in 1987.
Re-elected MLA from the same Constituency in the Second Mizoram State
Legislative Assembly Election in 1989 on MNF ticket defeating nearest Congress
(I) rival by a margin of 304 votes.
Travel: Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, China, Pakistan, Iran, Italy,
Switzerland, West Germany and Afghanistan
Address: Chaltlang, Aizawl
He is re-elected MLA from the same Constituency in the Third Mizoram
Legislative Assembly Election 1993 on MNF ticket. The voting result thus-
1. R.Thangliana Cong(I) 5477 votes
2. Zoramthanga MNF 5712 votes
Total votes polled 11189
Invalid votes 138
PU LAL BIAKZUALA
Son of Major Thazova and Sangluti of the Salvation Army was born at
Teikhang village on 19th
February, 1956. Graduated from Aizawl College in 1979.
While a student he participated in the following activities: Assistant
General Secretary, Aizawl College Student Union, 1986-‘87. Leader, N.S.S 1986.
‘87 and ’88. Founder Leader (mate) Rover Scout, Aizawl College 1976-‘77 and
also participated in various religious activities a Youth Sunday School Teacher
1972-‘78. Corps Council Member from 1987 till date. ACSAL Member (S.A) 1994
till date.
Started life as a clerk in PWD 1977-‘79. Became Administrative Officer
1979-‘84, Assistant Liaison Officer, New Delhi Mizoram House, 1984-‘87.
Entered politics and joined Indian National Congress, became General Secretary,
Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress 1987-‘89. Elected as Executive Member,
Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee 1989, re-elected 1991 and elected AICC
Member 1989-’91 (Youngest Member in India) Elected President, Aizawl North-
II Congress Block 1989-’91. Political Assistant to Hon’ble Chief Minister 1989-
1993. Elected as MLA in 1993 General Election from Khawhai Constituency.
Became Political Secretary to Chief Minister, Chairman, Public Undertaking
Committee, Chairman, Library Committee, (Legislative Assembly), Secretary,
United Legislature Party (ULP) and Secretary Congress Legislature Party (CLP).
Patron Member : Bible Society of India
Life Member : Young Mizo Association (YMA)
Life Member : Y.M.C.A
Life Member : Y.H.A.I
Language known : Mizo, English
Wife : Smt. Lalhmingduhawmi
Children : 3 sons
Hobbies : Fish Farming, Gardening
Travels abroad : Thailand, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Japan,
Malaysia, Philippines, Germany, U.K, Canada,
Germany, U.S.A
Permanent Address : Chaltlang, Near Sericulture Farm,
P.O Ramhlun, Aizawl, Mizoram, Pin-796012
PU ZATHUAMA H.
1. Date and Place of Birth : Born on 27.6.1948 at Chiahpui village being the third son of Kamkhawdina
(L) and Kungi.
2. Place of Growth and Present Home Address: When he was about six years of age, migrated from Chiahpui village to N.E
Khawdungsei and lived there up to 1977 and then migrated to Aizawl in the
same year setting at Dinthar Veng, Aizawl.
3. Educational Qualification: Passed PSLC and MSLC from Primary and Middle School, N.E
Khawdungsei and passed Class VII from Phuaibuang High School.
4. Political Status: a) Joined MNF movement in the year 1966 holding various posts like
Intelligent Officer, Chief Clerk, Record Officer, AHQ., MNA and Pl.
Comdr. “S” Bn. Arrested by Security Forces and imprisoned at various
jails during 1972-1977.
In the year 1978 he has been appointed by MNF Hqrs function as
Public Relation Officer (PRO) in connection with the Peace Talk between
Government of India and MNF.
b) Joined Congress(I) Party from 1983 and contested in the Ngopa (ST)
Assembly Constituency in the year 1984 but lost his Candidature.
Held the following various post under Congress (I) Party during 1984-
1990.
1) District Organiser
2) Secretary, ADCC (I)
3) General Secretary, ADCC (I)
4) Vice president, ADCC (I)
5) President, Cong (I) Unit, Dinthar
c) Joined Paite National Council (PNC) from 1991 and functioned as Acting
President for one year’s term and President for 2 years from 1992.
Contested for MLA from the 19-Ngopa (ST) Assembly Constituency
as Independent (PNC) Candidate in the General Election to the Legislative
Assembly held on 30.11.1993 and won his candidature successfully.
5. Other Activities: 1) Functioned as Secretary in the first Dinthar Village Council from
1982-84 and President Dinthar Village Council for 2 term from
1984-1990
2) He is a full member of Dinthar Presbyterian Church and member of
various Committee.
PU VALLA R.L.
1. Name : R.L VALLA
2. Father’s Name : L.BIAKLIANA
(The son of Upa Sailuma (L) who was the
founder of Presbyterian Church at Tachhip
village. An eminent scholar and the first
Postmaster under Postal Services amongst
the Mizos.
3. Residential Address : Thakthing Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, Pin-
796005
4. Age : 45 yrs.
5. Educational Qualification : D.P Tech (Cal)
6. Marital Status : Married Pi Darhmingthangi d/o Upa
Kapchhunga (L) holding the post of
Superintendent under the Department of
Sports & Youth Services, Govt. of Mizoram.
They have 2(two) sons.
7. Experiences in Social Organisation:
1969-76 : Vice President/ Asst. Secretary / Fin.
Secretary Thakthing Branch Y.M.A
1978-92 : President/ Vice President, Thakthing Y.M.A
1985-87 : Senior Adviser, Electric Workers Union,
Mizoram
1985-88 : Member, State Council in Vocational Trade,
Govt. of Mizoram
1985-91 : Vice President, Village Defence Party
1993 : Sr. Adviser, Branch Y.M.A & Village
Defence Party, Thakthing Veng
8. Political Activities :
1969-73 : President, Mizo Union, Thakthing Unit,
Aizawl
1974-79 : President, Congress Unit, Thakthing Veng,
Aizawl
1980-84 : President, Congress Unit, Thakthing Veng,
Aizawl
1982-84 : Member, Village Council, Thakthing/
Venghnuai/ Kulikawn
1984-86 : President, Aizawl South Cong (I) Block
1985-87 : President, Village Council, Thakthing
Damveng
1987-90 : General Secretary, ADCC(I)
1987-90 : Member, Village Council, Thakthing
Damveng
1990 : President, Aizawl District Cong(I)
Committee & Ex-Officio Executive Member,
MPCC (I)
1993 : Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly,
Mizoram, from Kawnpui constituency.
PU VAIVENGA
Born on 23.11.1934 at Khawzawl village. Married Tluangliana, has 3
daughters.
Passed Matric in 1956 from Government Mizo High School, I.A in 1960 from
Barapani Christian College, B.A in 1963 from Cotton College, Gauhati.
Entered into Politics in 1965, joined Mizo Union Party. Elected as Secretary
and later as President, Kanghmun Block in 1965 and served as President for 6
years.
Due to disturbance in Mizoram in 1967, shifted to Aizawl and was elected, Jt.
Secretary of Mizo Union Headquarters in 1968. Became District Council Member
of Suangpuilawn Bial and Executive Member of the District Council in 1971 and
was in charge of Education.
In Mizoram U.T Assembly Election, elected from Serchhip Constituency in
1972. Was one of the Ministers in the first Ministry of Mizoram Union Territory
on 3.5.1972 and on 17.11.1975 was elected Speaker of the Assembly.
Elected Vice-President of Mizoram Congress Party and served till 30.6.1984,
was Minister in Congress (I) Ministry.
In the Mizoram General Assembly Election held on 21 January 1989, elected
from Kawnpui Constituency defeating nearest MNF rival by a margin of 112
votes, became Vice Chairman State Planning Board and was elected Vice
President of Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee. Sworn in as Minister on 20th
Nov. 1991.
Again elected MLA from Bilkhawthlir Constituency on Congress (I) ticket
defeating nearest MNF rival by margin of 457 votes and subsequently elected as
Speaker, Legislative Assembly for the second time.
Address: Tuikhuahtlang, Aizawl, Telephone No. 23485
Voting Result of Election – 1993:
Total Electorate 7969
Total votes polled 6731
Invalid votes 67
1. Vaivenga 3566
Congress (I)
2. Lalduhawma 3109
MNF
PU JOHN ROTLUANGLIANA
Shri John Rotluangliana is the son of Shri Israel Sangkhuma and Smt.
Changthangi. He was born on 5th
March, 1956 at Chhinga Veng, Aizawl. He
passed Primary School in 1966 from Dawrpui Primary School. After passing
H.S.L.C in 1976, he went to Madras Christian College and passed P.U Commerce
in 1979. Passed B.A from Punjab University in 1982 and joined the Mizoram
Pradesh Congress (I) in the same year. He was Executive Member of the Mizoram
Pradesh Youth Congress (I) Hqrs. Was also Vice President of the National
Students Union of India, Mizoram State. He was General Secretary, Mizoram
Pradesh Youth Congress (I) Hqrs and Vice President till date.
Was Vice President, MZP Madras Branch in 1979-82 and General
Secretary, Mizo Students Union, Chandigarh in 1979-82 and Treasurer, YMA
Dawrpui Branch.
He married Pi Vanlalhruaii in 1986 and resides in his own residence at
Dawrpui Veng with his three children. He has also visited Moscow, Tashkent,
Bangkok and Karachi. In 1993 he was elected as Member from Lokicherra
Constituency.
PU LALHUTHANGA
Son of Daia and Liantluangi born on 8th
October, 1948 at Rawpuichhip,
Aizawl District. Married to Smt. Laldawngliani, has two sons and two daughters.
Graduated in Arts from St. Edmund’s College, Shillong under NEHU.
Served as a Headmaster, Rawpuichhip High School from 1974-1977.
Entered politics from March, 1977 and joined Congress Party. Became the
General Secretary of Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress and Secretary of Aizawl
West Block Congress Committee. Elected Vice President, Mizoram Pradesh
Youth Congress and Executive Member of Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee
(I) in 1979.
Elected as a Member of Mizoram Legislative Assembly in 1984, 1989 and
1993 from Sairang and Mamit Assembly Constituency. Chairman MIZOFED
from 1984-87 and Secretary Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee from 1984-87
and Secretary Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee from 1984-89. In 1990
appointed Chairman of Zoram Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. till 1991
August. Sworn in as Minister of State in-charge Local Administration Department
(Independent Charge). Assisted the Chief Minister in Public Work Department
from August 91- Nov.93.
PU LALTHLENGLIANA B.
Pu B.Lalthlengliana was born in the year 1947 on 20th
April at Farkawn.
His father was Pu Taihnawka (L). He married Pi Chawngpari in the year 1981 and
they have 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls. His home address is Kolasib Venglai and
his present address is Fiara Tui Run, Bethlehem, Aizawl.
His educational qualifications. He passed HSLC from St. Anthony’s High
School, Shillong in 1960 and P.U Arts from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in
1970. Passed B.A (Hons.) from Shillong College, Shillong in 1974 and M.A (Hist)
and M.A (Pol. Sc.) from Guwahati University in the year 1976 and 1979
respectively. He had also taken Methodology course but did not complete the
course to obtain a degree.
Previous posts held:
He was the Founder of Farkawn High School in the year 1972. Served as a
teacher at Republic High School in 1977-78. Lecturer and Head of Department in
History at Kolasib College in 1978-1986. Programme Officer, N.S.S Kolasib
College in 1980-1986.
Politics: He entered politics in 1986 on 15
th Oct. and joined MNF. He was a Joint
Secretary of MNF Gen. Hqrs. till 1988 and then a Secretary of MNF Gen. Hqrs.
till date.
He filed his nomination for Phuldungsei Constituency in 1989 theough
MNF ticket but lost in the election.
In 1993 he won the MLA seat from Sateek Constituency through the MNF
ticket.
Student’s Leader:
Vice President, All Mizo Post Graduate Students’ Union Hqrs. Guwahati
from 1974-75.
Gen. Secretary, MZP Sub-Hqrs. Kolasib from 1978-1981.
Religion: He is a primary member of Presbyterian Church and Sunday School teacher
at a local Church.
PU LALHMINGTHANGA
Born on 9th
June, 1940 at Vanhne, he is the only son of Pu Hrangbuanga
(L) and Pi Lalziki. He has four sisters.
He passed matric from Government High School, Shillong in 1960;
graduate in 1964 from St. Anthony’s College, and later finished B.T from Post
Graduate Training College, Shillong in 1973. Served in Civil Secretariat, Assam
during 1960-1962, and at the Accountant General Office, Assam in 1962-1972 and
left the job for business, however joined politics in order to serve the people in a
wider scope.
In 1974 when the Human Right Committee was formed he was Chairman
at Lunglei District. He joined People’s Conference in 1975 and elected President
of Lunglei Sub-Headquarters. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1978
and 1979 from Lunglei Town Constituency, and was installed as Minister i/c
Finance, Revenue, P.W.D, Power & Electricity, etc. during 1978-1979 and again
in 1979-1984.
The Departments under his able leadership improved greatly and
tremendously. He made the P.W.D and Power & Electricity Departments the most
improved.
He is an Ordained ELDER in the Mizoram Baptist Church and is liked by
others for his loving manner and clemency. His watchword includes – Honesty,
Sincerity and Hard Work.
He was elected Working President, MJD Hqrs. 1992-1993, and was elected
to the Legislative Assembly from Aizawl North I Constituency in 1993 and
inducted as Cabinet Minister i/c Finance, SAD, PHE, Excise and Taxation on 8th
Dec. 1993 – June, 1994.
He is a keen sportsman and plays Hockey, Badminton and other field
events like jump, pole vault, shot put, etc.
He has written one book “ZORAM HMASAWNNA RAHBI” and several
poems in English and Mizo and also won 1st prize in the Mizo Cultural Literacy
Competition in 1962.
He married Pi Rothuami, has 2 sons and 4 daughters and resides with his
family at his own residence, Near Circuit House, Khatla, Aizawl.
PU MALSAWMA F.
Pu F.Malsawma was born on 2.10.1947 at Zanlawn village. His parents are
Khawtinkhaia and Sangkungi. His father died when he was only two years old and
he is the youngest among his three brothers and two sisters. Pu F.Malsawma had
undergone all hardships caused by poverty and ill health in the early ages.
He did his Primary Education at Zanlawn, Middle School course at Kolasib
and Kawnpui. He studied Class VII at St.John’s High School, Kolasib; Class IX at
Hmar Chaltlang and passed HSLC from Government High School, Shillong. He
did his College courses from St. Edmund’s and St. Anthony’s College, Shillong
and passed M.A from Guwahati University in the First Class in 1972. He was a
School Teacher from 1967-70 in Mizo High School, Madanrting, Shillong and
Headmaster in Thingdawl High School. He served as a Lecturer in Pol. Science at
Pachhunga University during 1973-75. He had won prizes in Debate, Sports and
General Proficiency. He got spiritual conversion while he was in Class X i.e.
1965, since then he had never given up his deep spiritual conviction.
He joined politics and formed People’s Conference Party in 1975 with Brig.
T.Sailo, won Assembly Elections in 1978 and 1979 from Suangpuilawn
Constituency and became Cabinet Minister for Education, Social Welfare,
Industries, Co-operation (now Sericulture and Sports) from 1978 to 1983.
Resigned from Ministership voluntarily to pave the way for the return of peace in
Mizoram. He was the youngest Cabinet Minister in the country during those days
and first to resign from Class I post to join politics and from Ministership
voluntarily in Mizoram, joined Congress (I) Party and became its General
Secretary till 1986. He then again left Congress (I) in order to cause the early
return of peace in Mizoram. He had started ZIDCO, MIZOFED, Apex Bank,
Music & Fine Arts and adopted NCERT pattern for Mizoram schools during his
tenure as a Minister. He had written some spiritual and political books.
He joined MNF in 1992 and won Assembly election of 1993 from 34-
Aizawl North-II constituency defeating a combined candidate of Cong (I) & MJD.
He is now living at Chaltlang with his wife and three children.
Address:
Bethel Colony, Chaltlang,
Aizawl, Mizoram.
Pin-796012
Phone: 22853
* He had a vision for Mizoram’s Economic Self-Reliance and Evolution of a
High Spiritual and Moral Standard in the Society.
PU LALREMSIAMA F.
Being the eldest son of Pastor Darliana (L) and Pi Aizovi (L). Pu
F.Lalremsiama was born on the 1st of January, 1936 at Tualte Village in Aizawl
District.
He married Pi Lalthantluangi in 1955 and have three children. He resides
inhis own residence at Chaltlang (Dawrkawn) Aizawl with his family.
Educational Qualification: Since childhood he was a determined person. He was bright and intelligent.
He passed Primary, Middle English, Matric and I.A in the 1st Division. Stood first
in the Middle English Scholarship Exam in Mizoram and was honoured with the
Lushai Chiefs Council Award. He did BA as a private candidate and got a
distinction.
Professions: When his father Pastor Darliana passed away, he had to support his family
and started working as an LDA in the Office in May, 1955, while at the same time
pursuing his studies in college. He later worked as a Social Education Organiser
under the Block Development. He qualified for IPS in 1965 and served in various
parts of India.
Important posts held in the Police: Superintendent of Police - Mizoram Police
Commandant, MAP - Mizoram Police
Commandant, CRPF - CRPF
Assistant IGP - Mizoram Police
IGP - Andaman & Nicobar Island Police
Additional Commissioner - Delhi Police, New Delhi
of Police
IGP Headquarters - Mizoram Police
After working as IGP Headquarters at Mizoram Police, he was appointed as
Home Commissioner in September 1988 and the following Departments were
under his charge –
1) Home Department
2) P.H.E
3) Food & Civil Supplies
4) Transport
5) I&PR Department
6) Sericulture
7) Tourism
He later became member of the Mizoram Public Service Commission. he
gave up his respectable post and entered into the MNF party to serve the country.
Due to his efficient services he was honoured with a number of Medals.
Religion & Society: He is hardworking, determined, brave and stands for truth. He always
worked for the welfare of his staff. Always tried to keep up the “Mizo
Tlawmngaihna” and helps the needy. He is deeply involved in the Social
Activities of the society. He was a Senior Adviser of YMA in Chaltlang. He was
also once the President of the Delhi Mizo Welfare Association.
He is an active member and a Sunday School teacher in the Presbyterian
Church of Chaltlang. He was an unordained elder in Delhi Mizo church during his
stay in Delhi.
PU LALKHAMA
1. Name : Lalkhama
2. Place of Birth : Lungdar village
3. Education : B.A (Hons.) Madras University, 1958
4. Joined Indian Administrative Service as direct recruit on 11th
May, 1959.
5. Served in various capacities both at the State and under Central Government
6. He is one of the signatories of Peace Accord between Central Government and
the MNF in 1986.
7. He was the Chief Secretary, Mizoram Government during 1984-89
8. Retired from IAS on 22nd
of August, 1993, was elected to Mizoram State
Assembly from Aizawl West-I Constituency as a candidate from the MNF
Party
9. Married to Hmingthangi d/o Dr. Saptea Relate in Rangoon in 1956. Has one
son and two daughters; all of them are now married.
Dr. HLUNA J.V.
Dr. J.V Hluna was born on March 31
st, 1946 at Phullen village. He is the 7
th
child of Elder Kaprema’s ten children. His paternal grandfather Vawmkaia was an
outstanding man who performed ‘Thangchhuah’.
Academics: He studied up to class IX at their village Phullen and Class X
at Saitual. Owing to the disturbances in 1966, he could not appear for
matriculation examination from Republic High School, Aizawl. He passed as a
private candidate in 1968. Passed P.U (Arts) from Pachhunga College in 1969,
B.A (Hons) from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in 1972 and M.A from Gauhati
University in 1974. He also obtained a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from Gauhati
University in 1986 while serving as a Lecturer.
During his studies in Shillong, he served as an LDC. He was among the
founders of Aizawl College in 1975 serving as one of the first Lecturer of the
College.
In 1977, he shifted to Pachhunga University College and is the Head of
Department in History, being one of the Senior most Lecturers till date.
He wrote two books in English:
i) Church & Political Upheavals in Mizoram (1985)
ii) Educated & Missionaries in Mizoram (1993)
Apart from his thesis for Ph.D ‘Education History of Mizoram’, he also
wrote substantial number of Research Papers in English on the History of Mizos.
He also wrote with Rev. L.N Ralte, ‘The Presbyterian Church of Mizoram’ which
was published by the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, Geneva in 1989.
He is also the author of two books in Mizo,
i) ‘Brig.T.Sailo Chanchin’ in 1983 and
ii) ‘Kan Missionary te Chanchin’, which is being published at present.
Apart from these, he wrote several articles and booklets in Mizo.
Being the son of an elder of the Church, he is an active Member of the
Mission Veng Church where he holds important positions such as Sunday School
teacher among the adults, Preacher and Secretary, Building Committee.
On the social front he was:
i) President, MZP Hqrs. 1976-78, Editor, MZP – 1975-1980.
ii) Founder Secretary, Hrangbana College, taught for two years without
salary. Also, Member of the Board of Aizawl West College. Councilor
of Indira Open University, Aizawl Centre. Committee Member of Mizo
Cultural Heritage Preservation. Founder Secretary of YMCA Aizawl,
and underwent training for Christian Youth Leadership at Hong Kong in
1983.
Went on Tour of the Holy Land and visited Cairo and Dubai. He
also visited the Mizo Israel settlers in their respective places. He is also
a Life Member of MZP, YMA, YMCA, Mizo Academy of Letters,
Bible Society of India and Indian Institute of Public Administration. He
is married to Zapari and resides in his house at Sikulpuikawn with their
three children.
PU TLANGHMINGTHANGA R.
Mr. R.Tlanghmingthanga, youngest son of Rev. Liandova and Phailuti was
born on 21st march, 1943 at Mualpheng village. His elder brothers are Mr.
Saizahawla, Mr. R.Z Thangchhuaka and Rev. Lianbuanga.
Mr. Tlanghmingthanga studied up to B.A and he was the first Mizo who
have passed Automobile Engineering (Dip) and thereby became the first Mizo
M.V.I when he joined the post in 1972. He however, left the job in 1985 and soon
divulged that he had been one of the most active members of the MNF Party
which he had been serving openly and then secretly since 1962. As a matter of
fact, he was one of the Twenty-two commando Officers trained in the then East
Pakistan and one of the selected Ten Leaders of the MNF officers of the North
Mizo District.
When the first Mizoram State Legislative Assembly election was held in
1987, Mr. R.Tlanghmingthanga successfully contested from Aizawl South I
Constituency and was inducted as Minister of State for Supply & Transport, etc.
As Secretary of the Mizo Students Association (MZP) Calcutta Branch, Mr.
R.Tlanghmingthanga had successfully helped many Mizo students who had faced
problems of various types and was popularly known to be an altruistic leader of
the students and ardent social worker.
At home, he was elected President of the Venghlui Branch YMA (Young
Mizo Association) for many terms and occupied this position from 1972-1977. He
was also elected General Secretary of the Central YMA for 10 (ten) consecutive
years from 1977 to 1987 till he had to leave this heavy responsibility of Voluntary
Social Service when he was installed as Minister of Mizoram in that (1987). He
had also served as President of the Village Defence Party (VDP), Venghlui for 5
years. As member of the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram, Mr.
R.Tlanghmingthanga’s election in 1993 was the third consecutive term that he
returned from the same constituency.
As regards religious activities, Mr. R.Tlanghmingthanga holds various
responsibilities as the Teacher or Superintendent of the Sunday Schools, as Leader
of KTP (Young Christian Movement), or as member of the ZEF and was selected
member of the Touring Choir of U.S.A in 1985. He is also involved in the
preaching ministry of the local church. He is known to be completely free from
alcoholic drinks.
As a lover of Sports and Games, Mr. R.Tlanghmingthanga participated at
the First Mizoram Olympic held in 1963 where he won two prizes in the athletic
events of “Insukherh” or “Insuknawr” and “Inchai”.
Mr. Tlanghmingthanga married Lalrawngbawli, daughter of Thansanga in
1975 and has two sons and three daughters. Besides his two brothers he has five
sisters, all of whom have got married and settled down.
Address : Venghlui, Aizawl.
PU LALSAWTA
Lalsawta was born on 21st March, 1946 at Luangmual, Aizawl, to Late
Bawichhuaka and Late Thangrikhumi. Though the family is originally from
Thakthing, Aizawl, they had to settle in many parts of Mizoram due to the many
transfers the father encountered during his service under Public Works
Department.
He graduated with Distinction in 1972 from Pachhunga College, Aizawl, as
a private student. He joined the first batch of Mizoram Civil Service in 1974 and
served under different departments in Mizoram till 1987 when in January, he
joined the Mizoram Congress Party. He contested the 1987 election from Kolasib
Constituency and lost to Pu Aichhinga.
He was in the Congress party for about five years and joined the Mizo
National Front in 1992. In the same year, he passed LL.B from NEHU and is
currently a practicing Lawyer besides being a Legislator elected from Aizawl
South II Assembly Constituency in the 1993 Mizoram Assembly General Election
which he contested from MNF party.
Married to Lalropari, daughter of Upa Lalrongenga of Mission Veng, in
1976, he is now living with his sixteen-year old son, fifteen year-old daughter, and
of course his wife Pari, in his own home at Mission Vengthlang, Aizawl, within
his Constituency.
PU LALRINCHHANA
Son of Lalrawna (L) born in 1936 at North Serzawl, passed P.U.C and
joined politics in 1966 while working as headmaster in Khawruhlian M.E School.
Joined the MNF underground and was designated General Secretary of the MNF
Party since 1979 till 21.2.1987.
Defence Minister of the erstwhile MNF Government from 1971 to 1978
and Minister Supply till 1986. Came out from the underground when peace accord
was signed in June 1986.
Elected in the First Mizoram Legislative Assembly Election from MNF
ticket with absolute majority from the 21-Ratu Constituency. Sworn in as Health
Minister on 27.2.1987.
Won again the Second Mizoram Legislative Assembly Election from the
same Constituency as MNF Candidate defeating nearest Congress (I) rival by a
margin of 214 votes. He is married and has four sons and one daughter.
Address: Tuikual ‘A’
Voting Result of Election 1993: (Ratu Constituency)
Total electorate - 10119
Total votes polled - 8147
Invalid votes - 65
1. Dr. Kenneth Chawngliana - 2843 34.89%
Cong (I)
2. Lalrinchhana MNF - 2865 35.16%
3. J.Thankunga IND - 2439 29.93%