Lalrintluanga Sailo
Lalrintluanga Sailo | |
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| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Dampa | |
| In office 2018 – 21 July 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lalrobika |
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| Born | 13 June 1960 Aizawl, Assam, India (now Mizoram, India) |
| Died | 21 July 2025 (aged 65) Delhi, India |
| Political party | Mizo National Front |
| Alma mater | Ch. Chhunga High School, Chawlhhmun, Aizawl |
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Lalrintluanga Sailo (13 June 1960 – 21 July 2025) was an Indian politician from Mizoram. He was a two–time member of Mizoram Legislative Assembly from Dampa Assembly constituency, which is reserved for the Scheduled Tribes community, in Mamit district.[3] He was re-elected in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, representing the Mizo National Front.[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Sailo was born on 13 June 1960 in Aizawl,[6] and resided at Luangmual, Aizawl District, Mizoram. He was the son of Lalnguauva Sailo. He married Lalbiakthuami and they had five children.[6] He completed his Class 8 in 1975 at Ch. Chhunga High School, Chawlhhmun, Aizawl, Mizoram and later discontinued his studies.[7]
He joined the underground movement during the Mizo National Front uprising at the age of 16. He came overground after the Mizoram Peace Accord was signed in 1986. Subsequently, he served as the personal driver of Pu Laldenga. He was elected to the Luangmual village council four times consecutively holding the office for 12 years. He had previously held various positions such as president and financial secretary in the YMA, Luangmual branch. He was an executive member of Mizoram Football Association for two terms.[8][9]
Career
[edit]Sailo won from Dampa Assembly constituency representing the Mizo National Front in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election. He polled 6,218 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Vanlalsailova of the Zoram People's Movement, by a margin of 292 votes.[10] He first became an MLA winning the 2018 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, when he defeated his nearest rival, Lalrobiaka of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 1,657 votes.[4][3]
Death
[edit]Sailo died of complicated ailments, including scrub typhus, at a private hospital in Delhi, on 21 July 2025. He was 65.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "DAMPA SAVAWM LEH BOLSOVER SAVAWM" [The Bear of Dampa and the Bear of Bolsover]. Vanglaini.org (in Mizo). 7 July 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "DAMPA SAVAWM T-SHIRT tlangzarh a ni ta" ["Bear of Dampa" T-shirt unveiled]. Zalen.in (in Mizo). Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Dampa constituency assembly election results 2023: Will MNF's Lalrintluanga Sailo retain his seat by defeating Congress's Lalrobiaka and BJP's Lalrimawia". The Times of India. 4 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Lalrintluanga Sailo, MNF Candidate from Dampa Assembly Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing". News18. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Dampa Election Result 2023 Live: Mnf Candidate Lalrintluanga Sailo Wins From Dampa". news.abplive.com. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Mizoram Legislative Assembly". www.mizoramassembly.in. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Lalrintluanga Sailo(MNF):Constituency- DAMPA (ST)(MAMIT) − Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "LALRINTLUANGA SAILO (Dampa Bialtu MLA) KAWMNA ZONET LAMKAL" (in Mizo). Zonet. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Interview Lalrintluanga Sailo". theaizawlpost.org (in Mizo). The Aizawl Post. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Dampa Constituency Election Results 2023: Dampa Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ PTI (21 July 2025). "Mizoram MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo dies in Delhi, body likely to be brought to Aizawl on Tuesday". ThePrint. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ NEWS, NE NOW (22 July 2025). "Mizoram MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo passes away in Delhi at 65". NorthEast Now. Retrieved 22 July 2025.