Gaikhangam Gangmei

Gaikhangam Gangmei (born 12 November 1950) is an Indian politician and member of Congress Working Committee. He served as second Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur from 2012-2017 and also as MPCC president.

Personal life Gangmei was born in Gaidimjang, Khoupum valley in the Rongmei Naga family of Khangsillung and Lansillung. The youngest of eight siblings, Gangmei at the age of 12 adopted Christianity along with his mother.

History Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (ST) A/C, 3rd Manipur Legislative Assembly 1980 Minister of State -- (Edn., Sw, Arts & Cult. & Sports) 1983-1984 Elected MLA from 54-Nungba ST-A/C, 4th Manipur Legislative Assembly 1984 Minister of State (Tribal Dev. & District Council) Manipur (Indep. Charge) 1985- 1988 Minister of State, I.F.C.D., Manipur 1988-1990 Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (ST) A/C 5th Manipur Legislative Assembly 1990 Cabinet Minister, (Forest), Manipur 1992-1993 Cabinet Minister, (Agri., Hort. & Soil Cons.) 1994 Elected MLA from 54-Nungba (S/T) A/C the 4th term 2002 Cabinet Minister, (Works), Manipur 2002-July 2004 Cabinet Minister, (Power, HSC, IPR), Manipur 7-2000-Apr. 2006 Elected President of MPCC 10 September 2005 Deputy Chief Minister, Manipur (2012–17)