Lalnghinglova Hmar
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Lalnghinglova Hmar (popularly Tetea Hmar, born on 9 October 1977) is the current Minister of State for Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Sport & Youth Services Department and Excise & Narcotics Department.[1] He is also currently the MLA for Aizawl West 2 Assembly constituency.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Aizawl West 2 Assembly constituency, Personal details ...
Lalnghinglova Hmar | |
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Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Aizawl West 2 Assembly constituency | |
Assumed office December 2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1977-10-09) 9 October 1977 (age 46) Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
Political party | Zoram People's Movement (since 2017) |
Spouse | Lalsangzeli |
Children | 2 daughters |
Residence | Aizawl |
Education | M.A. in history |
Alma mater | North Eastern Hill University |
Occupation | Journalism |
Nickname | Tetea Hmar |
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Through his journalism and sports activities, he has been credited with the revolution of football in Mizoram.[3][4] He helped to establish the Mizoram Premier League, for which he is recognised as the father of Mizo football.[5][6]
Hmar contested at the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Mizoram constituency as an independent candidate but lost to C. Lalrosanga of the Mizo National Front party.[7]