Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Mizoram Assembly Pays Tribute to Former Minister F Malsawma
The Mizoram Assembly remembered former minister F Malsawma after his death.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma spoke about Malsawma’s work in politics and the church.
Malsawma became involved in politics in 1975 after leaving his teaching job.
He was first elected to the Assembly in 1978.
At age 30, he became a minister and was described as the youngest minister in India at that time.
He also gave up his cabinet position in 1983 to help create better conditions for peace.
Another leader said he helped establish important public institutions and support for farmers.
Assembly members observed a minute of silence in his memory.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma and other Mizoram legislators paid tribute to former minister F Malsawma, who died on July 4.
Malsawma entered politics in 1975 after resigning as a lecturer at Pachhunga University College and joining the People’s Conference.
First elected in 1978, he became a minister at age 30, described as the youngest minister in India at the time.
Lalduhoma said Malsawma vacated his cabinet seat in 1983 to support peace and reconciliation during the insurgency period.
Opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte credited Malsawma with helping establish institutions such as the Lokayukta and support prices for local agricultural products.
- Who
- Former Mizoram minister and political and church leader F Malsawma was remembered by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte and Assembly members.
- What
- The Mizoram Assembly paid obituary tributes to F Malsawma and observed a minute of silence.
- When
- The tribute was held on Tuesday, August 25; Malsawma died on July 4 after being diagnosed with liver cancer in 2025.
- Where
- The Mizoram Assembly in Aizawl.
- Why
- Legislators honored Malsawma’s political service, church and community work, and contributions to peace and public institutions.
- Date of death
- July 4
- Birth year
- 1947
- Political entry
- 1975, after joining the People’s Conference
- First Assembly election
- 1978
- Ministerial milestone
- He became a minister at age 30 and was described as the youngest minister in India at the time.
- Political retirement
- He stepped away from politics in 2015
- Health condition
- He was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2025