At just 34 years old, Baryl Vanneihsangi became Mizoram's youngest Member of the Legislative Assembly in 2023, representing the Aizawl South-III constituency. A former TV presenter and radio jockey, she transitioned into politics with the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM). In March 2024, she made history by becoming the first woman to preside over the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Her dedication to women's empowerment and youth engagement earned her the FLO Women Achievers Award 2025.