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Richard Vanlalhmangaiha
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Richard Vanlalhmangaiha

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Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)
Member of Parliament, Mizoram Constituency
Mizoram
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Richard Vanlalhmangaiha is a prominent Indian politician and seasoned administrative executive serving as the Member of Parliament for the lone Lok Sabha constituency of Mizoram.
  • Representing the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), he won his debut parliamentary campaign with a significant mandate in the 2024 elections.
  • He possesses extensive corporate and public executive experience, having served as a senior official within Mizoram's cooperative banking sector.
  • His legislative agenda prioritizes border trade infrastructure, youth tech vocational grids, and sustainable bamboo industrial value chains.
Source: ECI, ZPM Press releases, Mizoram Post Legislative Track

About Richard Vanlalhmangaiha

Richard Vanlalhmangaiha’s rapid rise to national legislation reflects the robust emergence of the Zoram People’s Movement as a transformative force in Mizo public life. Born on 10 April 1978 in Aizawl, he completed his graduation from Mizoram University. He established a distinguished early career in financial administration, working within state cooperative networks where he specialized in rural credit disbursement and micro-enterprise tracking. Drawn to active public service by the call for administrative transparency, he joined the ZPM think-tank panel. Nominated to contest Mizoram’s sole parliamentary seat in 2024, his clean executive background led to a decisive victory. In the Lok Sabha, his focus centers on fast-tracking international border road linkages, establishing modern information technology incubation hubs for Mizo youth, and securing central processing allocations for Mizoram’s organic bamboo and horticulture trade.

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Education

1994
Secondary Schooling from Aizawl Government High School
1996
Higher Secondary Certificate from Mizoram Board
1999
Completed Graduation from Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University

Political Journey

2002
Commenced professional career in State Cooperative Banking sectors
2023
Formally joined Zoram People's Movement Core Policy Group
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Mizoram

Positions Held

  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Mizoram 2024 Won 208522 42.14% 68,411

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 1.45 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 65 Lakhs
Immovable Assets ₹ 80 Lakhs
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Mizo Youth Tech Incubators: Spearheading the establishment of state-funded digital software and coding skill hubs for regional municipal graduates
  • Bamboo Value Chains: Driving central industrial allocations to set up automated processing and export cells for Mizo bamboo craft clusters
  • Border Trade Modernization: Coordinating with trade ministries to overhaul customs processing infrastructure at the Zokhawthar Indo-Myanmar border corridor
  • Remote Health Logistics: Allocating local development grants to deploy advanced mobile medical clinics across hilly deep-interior villages

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Richard Vanlalhmangaiha?

Richard Vanlalhmangaiha is an Indian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the sole Lok Sabha constituency representing Mizoram.

Which political party does he belong to?

He belongs to the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM).

What was his professional career before entering active politics?

He was a senior administrative executive who served within Mizoram's state cooperative banking and financial networks.

What specific local industry does he focus on upscaling?

He focuses on building central industrial linkages and automated processing clusters for Mizoram's traditional bamboo value chains.

What is his educational background?

He holds a Graduate degree completed from Pachhunga University College under Mizoram University.