Baryl Vanneihsangi is an Indian TV presenter, Radio jockey and Politician who is a member of 9th Mizoram Assembly in India. She represents the Aizawl South 3 constituency of Aizawl district and is a member of the Zoram People's Movement. She is also serving as a corporator in Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC).
Baryl Vanneihsangi | |
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| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | F. Lalnunmawia |
| Constituency | Aizawl South 3 |
| Corporator, Aizawl Municipal Corporation | |
| Assumed office 18 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | C. Lalthansanga |
| Constituency | Ward no. 19 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baryl Vanneihsangi Tlau February 28, 1991 Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Zoram People's Movement |
| Alma mater | North-Eastern Hill University |
| Occupation | TV presenter, Radio jockey, Politician |
Early life and education edit
Baryl was born on 28 February 1991 as Baryl Vanneihsangi Tlau to Vanrochhuanga in Aizawl. In 2014, she earned a Master of Arts degree in history from North Eastern Hill University in Shillong.[1][2][3] Before starting her political career, she was a TV presenter and radio jockey.[4]
Political career edit
In the 2021 Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections, she was elected as a councillor from Ward Number XIX, representing the Zoram People's Movement.[5][6]
In the 2023 9th Mizoram Assembly elections, she secured a seat as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Mizoram, representing the Aizawl South 3 Assembly constituency as a candidate for the Zoram People's Party.[3] She is also known and recognised as the youngest member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly elected in 2023.[7]
Baryl Vanneihsangi became the first woman speaker to preside over the 40 member Mizoram Assembly on 7 March 2024.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Know About RJ-Turned-Politician Baryl Vanneihsangi, Who Became Youngest Woman MLA Of Mizoram". English Jagran. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Aizawl South III Assembly Election Results 2023: ZPM's Baryl Vanneihsangi Tlau wins from Aizawl South III constituency". India Today NE. 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ a b "Mizoram Legislative Assembly". www.mizoramassembly.in. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Meet Baryl Vanneihsangi, The Youngest MLA Of Mizoram". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "List of Councillors | Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC)". amcmizoram.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "List of Elected Candidates – GE to AMC 2021". sec.mizoram.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Who is Baryl Vanneihsangi, the youngest woman MLA of Mizoram?". Hindustan Times. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ The Wire (8 March 2024). "History Made in Mizoram as a Woman MLA Occupies Speaker's Seat for First Time". Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.