Lamtinthang Haokip
Lamtinthang Haokip | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2022 | |
| Constituency | Saitu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manipur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence | Kangpokpi District, Manipur, India |
| Education | Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Anthropologist, social activist, politician |
Lamtinthang Haokip is an Indian anthropologist, social activist and politician from the state of Manipur. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and has been active in student and community organisations and state-level politics[1]. Haokip has served in leadership roles in youth and state Congress organisations and has been a candidate in Manipur assembly elections[2]. He has been a vocal participant in public debates about ethnic conflict and governance in Manipur and has also been the subject of several legal complaints and controversy.[3]
Early life and education
Lamtinthang Haokip was born into a family from the hill districts of Manipur. He completed advanced study in anthropology and was awarded a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Anthropology from the University of Delhi in 2015.
Haokip is trained as an anthropologist and has been associated with research and outreach roles. Public social-media biographies and local profiles list earlier employment as a research officer and administrative officer with Manipur state institutions. He has also been involved with community research organisations connected to Kuki identity and studies.[4]
Political and public life
Haokip has been an active public figure in Manipur's political life, primarily aligned with the Indian National Congress (INC) at the state level[5]. He has held organisational roles in youth and party bodies: he has been described in public profiles as a former President of the All Youth Congress (AYC) for the 51-Saitu area and as a vice-president and PCC (Pradesh Congress Committee) member in Manipur. He stood as an INC candidate in assembly contests[6].
Haokip has been active as a commentator and organiser on public issues affecting the Kuki/Zo communities and Manipur more broadly. During periods of communal and ethnic tension in the state, he spoke and wrote about alleged failures of administration and the humanitarian impact on displaced communities, giving interviews and public addresses that were reported by regional and national outlets[7]. He has called for protection of minority communities and raised concerns about security and administration in the state[8].
References
- ↑ "Book on peace released". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Congress candidate seeks repolling in Saitu constituency". The Times of India. 2020-11-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Lamtinthang Haokip(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SAITU (ST)(KANGPOKPI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ Service, Express News (2023-07-23). "Manipur violence reaction: 'CM must resign, Centre should take onus'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Congress leader urges Naga bodies to lift bandh for humanitarian relief in Manipur". India Today NE (in हिन्दी). 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ Shirin, Babie (2024-12-21). "BJP files case against Manipur Congress leader for 'promoting enmity'". India Today. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Case Filed Against Manipur Congress Leader Over Claim No Holiday On Kut Festival". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kipgen, Estelle. ""At least he could have expressed sympathy", Congress Manipur PCC, Vice President, Dr. Haokip on Modi's visit". www.theweseantimes.ink. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
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