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V Thanga (1915 - 1971) the son of Tlangzinga Vanchhawng and Khuangchheuvi Khawlhring. He had 3 siblings including V. Chhunbuaia, V. Thanzuala (Former Vice President of Central YMA) and V. Ropianga (a martyr during the MNF movement). He married to Thangi (1927 - 2014) and had 7 children. His eldest son Ramfangzauva was a successful 1st class contractor. V. Thanga joined The Salvation Army, became a successful businessman. He joined the first political party in Mizoram, Mizo Union and later formed the Mizo Union Right Wing in 1958 along with his friends Lalsawia, H. Khuma and Dr. Khawma. He met Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India in 1953. A prominent citizen of Aizawl, he was widely known and a street is named in honour of him which became V. Thanga Street. Notable grandchildren includes V. Lalnunthara, Dr. Janet Vanlalhlimpuii Dr. Vanlaltanpuii, Vanlalmuansangi and Vanlalhruaii.