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Gaikhangam Gangmei
2nd Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur
In office
7 March 2012 – 15 March 2017
Chief MinisterOkram Ibobi Singh
Succeeded byYumnam Joykumar Singh
Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly
In office
2002–2022
Preceded byGangmumei Kamei
Succeeded byDinganglung Gangmei
ConstituencyNungba
In office
1984–1995
Preceded bySaikhangam
Succeeded byGangmumei Kamei
ConstituencyNungba
President of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee
In office
5 February 2019 – 25 October 2019
Preceded byT. N. Haokip
Succeeded byMoirangthem Okendra
Personal details
Born (1950-11-12) 12 November 1950 (age 74)
Gaidimjang Khoupum Village
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseSmt. Adiliu Gangmei
Children4 Sons , 2 Daughters
ParentLate Shri Khangsillung
EducationB. A
ProfessionSocial Worker

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

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Gaikhangam appointed as MPCC president".
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ K. S, Vangamla Salle (25 October 2019). "Moirangthem Okendra is new Congress president of Manipur". EastMojo. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  4. ^ "SHRI GAIKHANGAM". Manipur Pradesh Congress. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  5. ^ "CWC member Gaikhangam named Manipur Congress chief". Business Standard. PTI. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Profiling Gaikhangam, the man, on TSE's 14th foundation day : 11th sep13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Manipur Elections 2017: Manipur Deputy CM's convoy attacked twice". DNA. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2022.


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