About C. Silvera
Lived 1953 – 2016 (aged 62). C. Silvera was an Indian politician.
C. Silvera (6 May 1935 – 9 April 2016) was a medical doctor and a Congress politician in Mizoram, India. He was the longest serving member of Parliament of India from the Mizoram (Lok Sabha constituency).
Early life Son of C. Hlunthuama, Silvera was born in Muallianpui village in southern Mizoram.
Career He was elected member of Rajya Sabha for the term 1984-1990 from Mizoram. He was elected in the 9th Lok Sabha, 10th Lok Sabha and the 11th Lok Sabha.
C. Silvera was inducted as the first Mizo to be in the Indian Union Council of Ministers as Minister of State for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He was inducted to office on 17 February 1994. In 1995 he became Minister of State for Industry.
Death He died of sudden stroke on 9 April 2016 at his home in Tuikhuahtlang, Aizawl.
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Who was C. Silvera?
Indian politician (1953-2016)
When was C. Silvera born?
C. Silvera was born on 5 June 1953 in Lunglei District, Mizoram.
When did C. Silvera die?
C. Silvera died on 9 April 2016 in Aizawl, Mizoram.
What was C. Silvera's occupation?
C. Silvera was a politician.
What nationality was C. Silvera?
C. Silvera was Indian.
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