Who Is Baryl Vanneihsang? Youngest Woman MLA Of Mizoram


Unraveling the identity!

    Following his victory in the most recent state election, radio host Baryl Vanneihsangi—who has a sizeable Instagram following—became Mizorams youngest member of parliament.

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What makes her the youngest MLA?

    At thirty-two, Baryl Vannaisangi is the youngest member of the Mizoram assembly.

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Online sensation!

    With more than 252k Instagram followers, prominent broadcaster Baryl Vanneihsangi strongly advocated for gender equality and encouraged women to pursue their passions shortly after the Mizoram results.

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Master of arts...

    Ms. Vanneihsangi, who previously worked as a corporator for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation, holds a masters degree in arts from North Eastern Hill University in Shillong.

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Her belief...

    Soon after the Mizoram results, Baryl Vanneihsangi fervently promoted gender equality and exhorted women to follow their passions.

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Empowering Women!

    Only sixteen of the 174 candidates running in the Mizoram election were female. On Monday, three women—Lalrinpuii, Baryl Vanneihsangi, and Pravo Chakma—of the winning ZPM and the departing MNF became MLAs, marking a first for the state.

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