Yangmaso Shaiza

Yangmaso Shaiza (1923 – 30 January 1984) was an Indian politician and the fourth Chief Minister of Manipur. He founded the Manipur Hills Union in 1974, and became the first chief minister from hill regions of the state.

Yangmaso Shaiza
Chief Minister of Manipur
In office
July 1974 – December 1974
In office
June 1977 – November 1979
Personal details
Born1923
Ukhrul District, Manipur, India
Died30 January 1984(1984-01-30) (aged 62–63)
Political party
  • Independent Candidate (1971-72)
  • Manipur Hills Union or MHU (1973-74)
  • Indian National Congress (1975-77)
  • Janata Party (1977-1984)
Spouse
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(m. 1949)​
Children6
Residence(s)Tangrei, Ukhrul District Headquarter, Manipur
Alma materScottish Church College, Calcutta

Death

On 30 January 1984, Yangmaso was murdered by two assassins of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) at Nagaram, Imphal.[1]

Legacy

As a far-sighted leader, Yangmaso and his policies has been considered as being highly visionary and cosmopolitan in nature. In a recent one-day seminar on "Yangmaso Shaiza and His Manipur"[2] held on 9 March 2014 by the United All Communities Social Uplifters (UNACSU), Manipur, his legacy was summed up by Soso Shaiza as:

"As Chief Minister, he was convinced that the only way to maintain peace and harmony in the state was to reach out benefits to the remotest parts of the state and to bring development to both the hills and valleys, and to all tribes and communities. His vision was the accommodation and acceptance of all tribes and communities in Manipur. His dream was a rainbow concept of recognition and acceptance of the unique culture and character of all tribes and communities. For him, all human beings are brothers and sisters, since we are all children of God. His vision and ideals will be realised when all tribes and communities living in Manipur make his unity-rainbow concept a reality".[2][3]

References
  1. "Tripura National Volunteers insurgents ambush strong BSF patrol, leave 5 dead". India Today. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. "Seminar on Yangmasho". Sangai Express. 2 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. "The Soul Of Manipur And Yangmasho Shaiza". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 April 2022. Further conversation with Masophi Shaiza and Acrticle released during the Seminar
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