IMPHAL, Feb 21: Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday said BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who passed away while under intensive medical care in New Delhi, was a dedicated public representative and a compassionate leader who devoted his entire life to the service of the people.
Valte was assumed dead on Friday evening prompting many leaders to express condolence messages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, on Friday evening had also called his passing “very saddening” but later deleted the post.
Valte, a Zomi tribal legislator from Thanlon constituency in Pherzawl district, sustained grievous injuries in a mob attack at Imphal’s Nagamapal area when ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.
On Saturday, Singh, in a post on X, expressed “profound saddeness and deep griefs over the untimely demise of Vungzagin Valte of Thanlon Assembly Constituency, who passed away today in New Delhi while under intensive medical care.”
In a post on X, Singh said “Pu Valte was not only a dedicated public representative but also a compassionate leader who devoted his entire life to the service of the people. His unwavering commitment to the welfare, progress, and holistic development of Manipur reflected his true spirit of selfless service. He worked tirelessly to strengthen infrastructure, uplift communities, and bring meaningful change to the lives of countless people, earning the respect, trust, and affection of all.”
Singh continued “his passing is an immense loss not only to his family and loved ones but also to the people of Thanlon and the entire state of Manipur. We have lost a sincere leader, a humble human being, and a pillar of strength who always stood for the welfare of his people.”
Singh also extended heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, relatives, supporters, and well-wishers.
“My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. May the Almighty grant them strength, comfort, and courage to bear this irreparable loss” he said.
(By Our Correspondent)
