Know About RJ-Turned-Politician Baryl Vanneihsangi, Who Became Youngest Woman MLA Of Mizoram

Baryl Vanneihsangi, a 32-year-old member of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), created history when she secured victory in the Mizoram Assembly elections. Vanneihsangi became the youngest woman MLA in the state representing the Aizawl South-III constituency.

Vanneihsangi emerged victorious with a margin of 1,414 votes.

She has completed her master's degree from the North Eastern Hill University in Shillong. Apart from that, Vanneihsangi has a diverse background, having worked as a radio jockey and television presenter.

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Her popularity extends to Instagram, where she has an enormous fan following with over 252,000 followers.

Beyond her electoral success, Vanneihsangi has been a vocal advocate for gender equality.

The newly elected ZPM MLA encourages women to pursue their passions without being confined by societal expectations.

In a recent statement, she highlighted the importance of breaking gender barriers in governance.

"I just want to tell all the women out there that our gender doesn't stop us from doing anything that we like and wish to pursue. It doesn't prevent us from taking up something that we are passionate about. My message to them is that regardless of which community or social strata they belong to, if they want to take up something they should just go for it," she told to news agency ANI.

Out of the 174 candidates in the Mizoram Assembly elections, only 16 were women. Of them, two contested in two constituencies each, making it 18 seats having women candidates fighting the Assembly elections.

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The results of the Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023 were announced on November 4, and the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) emerged victorious by securing 27 seats defeating the incumbent Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front (MNF). MNF won 10 seats, whereas Bharatiya Janta Party managed to secure 2 seats.