Upa Rokamlova (30 May 1941 – 1 July 2020) was an Indian National Congress politician from Mizoram. He was a Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 1993.[1] He was admitted to the Ebenezer Medical Centre in Aizawl on May 12, suffering from a kidney disorder. He died on July 1, aged 79.[2]
Upa Rokamlova | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–1993 | |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | F. Lalremsiama |
| Constituency | Aizawl East 2 |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1984–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Thanmawil |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | Aizawal East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1941 |
| Died | 1 July 2020 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Career
editHe entered politics in the early 1980s after he left his position as Principal of Government Aizawl College and was instrumental in the signing of the historic Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986. He won the state assembly elections three times between 1984 and 1993. He also served as rural development and transport minister in Lal Thanhawla's government. He left politics in 1994.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Former Mizoram assembly speaker Upa Rokamlova dies at 79". India Today. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Former Mizoram speaker Upa Rokamlova dies at 79". eastmojo. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Former Mizoram Assembly speaker Rokamlova dies at 79". The Week. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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