Hangmila Shaiza
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BornHangmila Kashung
19 September 1920
19 September 1920
Died3 August 1997 (aged 76)
Ukhrul District, Manipur, India
PartyJanata Party (JP)
Spouse
Hangmila Shaiza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Legislative Assembly of Manipur | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hangmila Kashung 19 September 1920 |
| Died | 3 August 1997 (aged 76) Ukhrul District, Manipur, India |
| Party | Janata Party (JP) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
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.[1] She served from 1990 to 1991, representing the Ukhrul Assembly constituency.[2]
Shaiza first became involved in politics in the aftermath of the assassination of her husband, Yangmaso Shaiza, who was the Chief Minister of Manipur in 1984.[3]