Lal Thanhawla | |
|---|---|
 Lal Thanhawla in 2012 | |
| 3rd Chief Minister of Mizoram | |
| In office 11 December 2008 – 14 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Zoramthanga |
| Succeeded by | Zoramthanga |
| In office 24 January 1989 – 3 December 1998 | |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Zoramthanga |
| In office 5 May 1984 – 20 August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | T. Sailo |
| Succeeded by | Laldenga |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Mizoram | |
| In office 1986 - 1987 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Lalhmingthanga |
| President of Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 12 June 1973 – 5 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | C. L. Ruala |
| Succeeded by | Lalsawta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1938 Aizawl, Assam Province, British India (now in Mizoram, India) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Lal Riliani |
| Children | Zauva Sailo (L) Lal Thankhumi |
| Residence(s) | Zarkawt, Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Alma mater | Pachhunga University College |
Pu Lal Thanhawla (born 19 May 1938[1][2] or 1942[3][4]) is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Mizoram, belonging to the Indian National Congress party. He holds the record for longest-serving Chief Minister of Mizoram, occupying the position for five terms: 1984 to 1986, 1989 to 1993, 1993 to 1998, 2008 to 2013, and 2013 to 2018.[3][5] He served as President of the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee from 1973 to 2021.[6] His electoral constituencies were Serchhip and Hrangturzo from where he successfully contested the Mizoram Legislative Assembly elections nine times, in 1978, 1979, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1993, 2003, 2008, and 2013.[7]
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- ^ "Pu Lalthanhawla Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". Elections in India. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ PTI (14 December 2013). "Lal Thanhawla sworn in as Mizoram CM". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ Agarwala, Tora (15 November 2021). "Former Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla to retire as state Congress chief after five decades". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "About Government - Chief Minister: PU LALTHANHAWLA (11.12.2008 - )". mizoram.nic.in. National Informatics Centre, Mizoram State Centre. Retrieved 12 January 2014.