Rishang Keishing
Rishang Keishing (25 October 1920 – 22 August 2017) was an Indian politician. He was a senior politician of the Indian National Congress party was a Member of the Parliament of India representing Manipur in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Keishing served as Chief Minister of Manipur from 1980 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1997. He was from Bungpa village, Ukhrul District, Manipur.
Rishang Keishing | |
|---|---|
| 11th Chief Minister of Manipur | |
| In office 27 November 1980 – 27 February 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh |
| Succeeded by | Raj Kumar Jaichandra Singh |
| In office 14 December 1994 – 15 December 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh |
| Succeeded by | Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 October 1920 Imphal, India |
| Died | 22 August 2017 (aged 96) Imphal, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Khatingla |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was the oldest serving parliamentarian in the world, his term at Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Indian Parliament ends 9 April 2014.[1][2]
Keishing died on 22 August 2017, aged 96, in Imphal, Manipur of multiple organ failure.[3]
References
- ↑ "Eldest leaves the House of Elders". The Indian Express. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (14 January 2014). "Oldest parliamentarian Rishang Keishing to retire shortly". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ↑ "Former Manipur Chief Minister Died". Northeast Herald. 22 August 2017. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017.