Zoramthanga Age, Wiki and Bio

Zoramthanga

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/07/1944
Age80 years
BirthplaceSamthang, Assam Province, British India (Samthang village, Champhai district, Mizoram, India)

Bio/Wiki

PersonalZoramthanga is an Indian insurgent-turned-politician and a member of the Mizo National Front (MNF). He was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the third time on 15 December 2018. Previously, he held the chief ministership of Mizoram for ten years, from 1998 to 2008. From 1966 to 1986, Zoramthanga was an insurgent and a close aide to Mizo separatist Laldenga, who launched the Mizo National Front uprising to demand a sovereign nation-state for the Mizo people.

Physical Stats & More

Height160 cm (5’ 3”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (half bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

School• Govt Khawbung Middle School, South Khawbung (till class 6) • Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Champhai
College/UniversityDM College of Arts in Imphal, Manipur
Educational Qualification• Pre-University Course (PUC) (1962) • BA (Hons.) in English (1966) at DM College of Arts in Imphal, Manipur

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
CasteScheduled Tribes (ST)
AddressB-11, Ramhlun Venglai, Aizawl, Mizoram, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseRoneihsangi (government employee)
Children
SonRamthansiama (Siamtea)
DaughterMilari Chhangte (Mimi)
Parents
FatherDarphunga
MotherVanhnuaichhingi
SiblingsZoramthanga is the second youngest among eight siblings, five brothers and three sisters. Zoramthanga's younger brother's name is Vanlalchhuana. One of his elder sister's name is Lalvuani.

Career

Political PartyMizo National Front (MNF)
Political Journey
  • Elected as MLA from Champhai in 1987
  • Became Minister of Education and Finance in 1987
  • Re-elected as MLA from Champhai in 1989
  • Became President of MNF in 1990
  • Re-elected as MLA from Champhai in 1993
  • Became the Leader of the Opposition in the State legislature in 1993
  • Re-elected as MLA from Champhai in 1998
  • Served as Chief Minister of Mizoram from 1998 to 2003
  • Elected as MLA from two constituencies, Champhai and Kolasib in 2003
  • Served as Chief Minister of Mizoram from 2003 to 2008
  • Contested and lost from both Champhai North and Champhai South constituencies in 2008
  • Elected as MLA from Aizawl East 1
  • Sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the third time on 15 December 2018
  • Contested the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly elections from the Aizawl East 1 constituency but lost the election
  • Resigned as the Mizo National Front chief on 5 December 2023

Style Quotient

Car Collection• Vitara 2007 • Gypsy 2001
Money Factor
Moveabale Assets
CashRs 10,00,000
Deposits in BanksRs 24,52,542
Motor VehiclesRs 23,00,000
Immovable Assets
Agricultural LandRs 20,00,000
Non-Agricultural LandRs 1,25,00,000
Net Worth (as of 2018)Rs 2,02,52,542

Some Lesser Known Facts

Zoramthanga is the second youngest in a family of eight siblings.
He served as a close associate to Mizo separatist leader Laldenga and played a vital role in the Mizo National Front's rebellion.
For twenty years, he lived in hiding as a rebel.
His autobiography 'MILARI' sheds light on his life experiences during the insurgency.
As Chief Minister, Mizoram received a 'peace bonus' of Rs 182.45 crore from the central government during his leadership.
Zoramthanga has a strong interest in playing badminton and engages in the sport regularly.
In 2022, an incident involving his daughter Milari Chhangte gained widespread attention, leading to a public apology from the Chief Minister for his family's actions.

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