Vanlalthlana (born 27 October 1978)[1] is an academic and politician from Mizoram, India.He is currently the Cabinet Minister for School Education Department, Higher & Technical Education Department, Taxation Department, Information & Public Relations Department and Information & Communication Technology Departments.[2] He was the assistant professor of commerce at Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University.[3] 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 and the 2023 general election.[4]
Vanlalthlana | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Taxation of Mizoram | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
| Preceded by | Lalchamliana |
| Minister of School Education of Mizoram | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
| Preceded by | Lalchhandama Ralte |
| Minister of Information and Public Relation of Mizoram | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
| Preceded by | Lalruatkima |
| Minister of Higher and Technical Education of Mizoram | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
| Preceded by | R. Lalthangliana |
| Minister of Information and Communication Technology of Mizoram | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
| Preceded by | Robert Romawia Royte |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lalthanliana |
| Constituency | Aizawl North 2 |
| 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
editVanlalthlana 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
editVanlalthlana studied commerce and completed M.Com. and PhD from Mizoram University. He joined the faculty of commerce at Pachhunga University College in 2005.[3] 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
edit- ^ a b c "Member of Legislative Assembly Profile". www.mizoramassembly.in. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Mizoram ministers list 2023: Full list of ministers and their portfolios in Lalduhoma cabinet". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Dr. Vanlalthlana An Exemplary Leader". www.thenortheastwindow.com. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Aizawl North-II Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights:". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ 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.