Sailo was born on 13 June 1960 in
Aizawl, He completed his Class 8 in 1975 at Ch. Chhunga High School, Chawlhhmun, Aizawl, Mizoram and later discontinued his studies. He joined the underground movement during the
Mizo National Front uprising at the age of 16. He came overground after the
Mizoram Peace Accord was signed in 1986. Subsequently, he served as the personal driver of Pu
Laldenga. He was elected to the Luangmual village council four times consecutively holding the office for 12 years. He had previously held various positions such as president and financial secretary in the
YMA, Luangmual branch. He was an executive member of
Mizoram Football Association for two terms. == Career ==