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Zoramthanga

Zoramthanga

Zoramthanga is an Indian Politician and the current Chief Minister of Mizoram.

Zoramthanga Biography

Zoramthanga is an active politician from North East India and Chief Minister of Mizoram. He holds the portfolios of the Finance Political & Cabinet Planning & Programme Implementation, General Administration Department, Secretariat Administration Department, Vigilance Department, Public Work Department, and Horticulture Department as a cabinet minister in Mizoram.
He earlier also served as the Chief Minister from December 1998 to December 2008 for two consecutive terms. He is the leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF). During the secession movement of the Mizo National Front, Zoramthanga took a lot of initiatives with his leader, Laldenga. After the MNF got recognition as a political party, he became a leader. Zoramthanga has five brothers and three sisters. He is second among them. Zoramthanga did his primary education from 1950 to 1954. He went to middle school in South Khawbung and passed the sixth standard in 1956. From 1957 to 1960, he studied at Champhai Gandhi Memorial High School, Champai, from class seventh to tenth. He finished his college at D.M. College, Manipur. After graduation, he joined the Mizo National Front and actively participated in the movement and political activities.

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By Moumi Majumdar Updated: Friday, September 1, 2023, 04:24:43 PM [IST]

Zoramthanga Personal Life

Full Name Zoramthanga
Date of Birth 13 Jul 1944 (Age 79)
Place of Birth Champai
Party Name Mizo National Front
Education Graduate
Profession Politician
Father's Name Darphunga
Mother's Name Vanhnuaichhingi
Social Handles Social Handles:

Zoramthanga Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹2.18 CRORE
ASSETS:₹2.18 CRORE
Liabilities: N/A

Interesting Facts about Zoramthanga

In 1966, Zoramthanga joined the underground movement as the part of Mizo Freedom Movement of the Mizo National Front and moved to the jungle. He served as secretary for Run Bung Area for three years. Later he became secretary of MNF leader Laldenga and moved to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He was arrested by Indian army and held at the Assam Rifles Quarter Guard during the insurgency.

Political Timeline of Zoramthanga

2018
  • MNF fought assembly elections under the leadership of Zoramthanga and again came back to power with 26 seats in hand. Zoramthanga has been elected as the chief minister of Mizoram as a successor to Lal Thanhawla.
2013
  • He contested from East Tupui but lost against T Sangkunga. His party also failed to win. MNF got just 5 seats.
2008
  • He contested assembly elections from two Champhai seats and lost from both.
1998
  • MNF won the assembly elections with a full majority and Zoramthanga became the fifth Chief Minister of Mizoram. He served two terms as CM from 3 December 1998 to 4 December 2003, and from 4 December 2003 to 11 December 2008.
1990
  • After the demise of Laldenga, he became the President of the Mizo National Front.
1987
  • Under the leadership of Laldenga, he served as Finance and Education minister.
1986
  • When Mizoram became the 23rd state of India, Zoramthanga was made a Minister in the interim government.
1979
  • He became a Vice President of MNF.
1969
  • He became a Secretary to party president Laldenga. He held this job for seven years.
1966
  • Zoramthanga joined the Mizo National Front and actively participated in the Mizo Freedom Movement. He held the position of a secretary for Run Bung Area for three years.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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