Gangmumei Kamei (21 Oct1939-5 January 2017) was a notable historian and scholar of Manipur.He authored many books,including the notable book,” History of Zeliangrong Naga From Makhel to Rani Gaidinliu”which offers a perspective from the Rongmei people. He served as Head of Department and Dean of students at Manipur University. In the later part of chis career,he ventured into politics,holding ministerial position in the Manipur Government and receiving several awards for his contributions.
I fondly remember him leading a group of youths known as Charuang-ngaan to Khoupum Valley. This marked the inception of Zeliangrong Movement under Zeliangrong People Convention(ZPC) which become a significant chapter of history.
Prof.Gangmumei Kamei ancestors migrated from Awangkhul village and he came from humble background. His father,a strict disciplinarian instilled values of hard work and responsibilities to his siblings.As they say the rest is history.