Members Bioprofile

KEISHING, SHRI R., B.A., Socl., [Outer Manipur (Reserved—Scheduled Tribes)—1962]:  S. of Shri Rungdileng Keishing; B. Bongpa Khunou, Manipur, November 25, 1921; ed. at Jorhat Christian  High School, Assam, St. Paul’s Cathedral College, Calcutta and Calcutta University; m. Khattingla, April 15, 1950; 3 S. and 2 D.; Teacher and Social Worker; Member, First Lok Sabha, 1952—57; Member, Manipur Territorial Council from 1957—62; Leading Organiser of the “Assembly Demand” Satyagraha movement launched by Socialist Party and Hill volunteers of Manipur and arrested and imprisoned in 1954 and 1960; President, Tangkhul Naga Long (League), 1956—60; Vice-Chairman, Phungyar-Phaisat N.E.S. Block, since 1959; Chairman, Phungyar High School Board, since 1958; Member, Manipur Tribal Advisory Board, since 1958, Forest Advisory Board, Manipur, since 1960, Industrial Advisory Board, Manipur, since 1960 and Block Evaluation Committee, since 1960.

Social activities:  Started first High School in the Hill Areas of Manipur at Ukhrul in 1949 and served as Headmaster; started another High School at Phungyar and served as its honorary Headmaster for some time.

Hobbies:  Hunting and gardening.

Special interests:  Educational and economic uplift of the Tribal people, preservation of the tribal customs, cultures and lands.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Touring villages and interior of Hill areas and organising students, youth and other public organizations.

Sports and clubs:  Sports champion of St. Paul’s Cathedral College, Calcutta, 1945—49; Member, Calcutta University Athletic team for inter-varsity meet in 1948; Won first prize in Javeline throw; awarded College and University Blues.

Travels abroad:  Burma.

Permanent address:  Bongpa Khunou, B.P.O., Chassad, Manipur.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  1,92,285

Shri R. Keishing                                  . .                          35,621

Shri Sibo Larho                                   . .                          35,579 

Shri Vungkhom                                    . .                         18,893

Shri Chungkhokhai                              . .                         15,927

Shri T. Gougin                                      . .                         13,305].