Indian politician (born 1950)
Gaikhangam Gangmei (born 12 November 1950) is an Indian politician and member of Congress Working Committee.[1] He served as first Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur [2] from 2012-2017 and also as MPCC president.[3][4][5]
Personal life
Gangmei was born in Gaidimjang, Khoupum valley in the Rongmei Naga family of Khangsillung and Lansillung.[6][7] The youngest of eight siblings, Gangmei at the age of 12 adopted Christianity along with his mother.[6]
History
- Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (ST) A/C, 3rd Manipur Legislative Assembly 1980
- Minister of State -- (Edn., Sw, Arts & Cult. & Sports) 1983-1984
- Elected MLA from 54-Nungba ST-A/C, 4th Manipur Legislative Assembly 1984
- Minister of State (Tribal Dev. & District Council) Manipur (Indep. Charge) 1985- 1988
- Minister of State, I.F.C.D., Manipur 1988-1990
- Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (ST) A/C 5th Manipur Legislative Assembly 1990
- Cabinet Minister, (Forest), Manipur 1992-1993
- Cabinet Minister, (Agri., Hort. & Soil Cons.) 1994
- Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (S/T) A/C the 4th term 2002
- Cabinet Minister, (Works), Manipur 2002-July 2004
- Cabinet Minister, (Power, HSC, IPR), Manipur 7-2000-Apr. 2006
- Elected President of MPCC 10 September 2005
- Deputy Chief Minister, Manipur (2012–17)
References
- ^ "Gaikhangam appointed as MPCC president".
- ^ Das, Uddipta (22 February 2017). "Manipur: Militants ambush security convoy of Deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei ahead of assembly polls, one security personnel injured". India.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ K. S, Vangamla Salle (25 October 2019). "Moirangthem Okendra is new Congress president of Manipur". EastMojo. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "SHRI GAIKHANGAM". Manipur Pradesh Congress. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "CWC member Gaikhangam named Manipur Congress chief". Business Standard. PTI. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Profiling Gaikhangam, the man, on TSE's 14th foundation day : 11th sep13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Manipur Elections 2017: Manipur Deputy CM's convoy attacked twice". DNA. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
