Baryl Vannaisangi: Meet Mizoram's youngest woman MLA who has an Insta following of 2.5 lakh

In recent state elections, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) stormed into power in Mizoram. Among its 27 MLA, one woman leader, Baryl Vannaisangi, is getting a lot of attention. Vannaisangi clinched victory in the Mizoram assembly election from the Aizawl South-III constituency, making her the youngest woman Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the state. Representing the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Baryl secured the win with 9,370 votes, triumphing over her opponent, Mizo National Front's (MNF) candidate F Lalnunmawia.

Who is Baryl Vannaisangi? What's the Age and Political Achievement of Vannaisangi:
Baryl Vannaisangi is 32 years old, making her the youngest woman MLA in the Mizoram assembly.
She won the election from the Aizawl South-III constituency as a candidate of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM).


Before becoming an MLA, Baryl served as a corporator in the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC). Vannaisangi, in a concise manner, describes her varied roles as a "TV Presenter/Hostess/Anchor/Politician."

Baryl Vannaisangi Educational Background:
Baryl pursued her Master of Arts degree from the North Eastern Hill University in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Political Experience:

Former TV anchor:
Baryl started her career as a TV anchor, gaining popularity in that role.

Baryl Vannaisangi has large Social Media following:
She is active on Instagram and has a significant following, with over 251k followers. Her bio on Instagram describes her as a "TV Presenter/Hostess/Anchor/Politician."

No Criminal Records:
According to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, Baryl has no criminal records against her.

Big Advocate for Gender Equality:
Straight after getting elected, Baryl spoke emphatically about gender equality and encouraged women to pursue their passions, emphasizing that gender should not be a barrier to achieving one's goals.

"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 news agency ANI.

Baryl Vannaisangi's victory not only marks a significant milestone in Mizoram's political landscape but also underscores the importance of empowering women to break barriers and follow their dreams.