Vanlalthlana
Vanlalthlana (born 27 October 1978)[1] is an academician and politician from Mizoram, India. He is an assistant professor of commerce at Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University.[2] He is the founding member of the Zoram People's Movement, a regional political party in Mizoram. He was elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly from Aizawl North 2 constituency in the 2018 general election as an independent candidate. (His party could not get formal registration from Election Commission of India at the time.[3]) He defeated Lalthanliana of Mizoram People's Conference, the then sitting MLA, H. Liansailova of Indian National Congress, and Laltlanzova Khiangte of Mizo National Front.[4]
Vanlalthlana | |
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Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Aizawl North 2 | |
Assumed office December 2018 | |
Preceded by | Lalthanliana |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 October 1978 |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Independent politician |
Other political affiliations | Zoram People's Movement |
Spouse | Evelyn Lalhmangaihi |
Children | 3 |
Parent |
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Alma mater | Mizoram University |
Family
Vanlalthlana is the son of a church minister Rev. C. Biakmawia,[1] who had served as Moderator of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod and Principal of Aizawl Theological College.[5] With his wife, Evelyn Lalhmangaihi, and three daughters, he resides at Ramhlun North, Aizawl, Mizoram.[1]
Education
Vanlalthlana studied commerce and completed M.Com. and PhD from Mizoram University. He joined the faculty of commerce at Pachhunga University College in 2005.[2] In 2020, the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (Indian Youth/Students Parliament) Foundation under the Maharashtra Institute of Technology awarded him "Ideal Youth MLA."[6][7]
References
- "Member of Legislative Assembly Profile". www.mizoramassembly.in. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- "Dr. Vanlalthlana An Exemplary Leader". www.thenortheastwindow.com. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- Khojol, Henry L. (9 July 2019). "Mizoram: Zoram People's Movement may get EC registration soon". EastMojo. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- "Aizawl North-2 Assembly Election: IND's Vanlalthlana has won". www.timesnownews.com. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ToMZ (24 January 2018). "Aizawl Theological College (ATC): History And Profile". TIMES OF MIZORAM. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- "Ideal Youth MLA Honor Award Dr Vanlalthlana hlan". Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ToMZ (25 February 2020). "Mizoram lawmaker Dr. Vanlalthlana gets 'Ideal Youth MLA' honour". TIMES OF MIZORAM. Retrieved 28 May 2021.