Imphal, February 24 Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla paid his last respects to the remains of the late BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur district, according to a statement released by Lok Bhavan.
The governor laid a wreath and shawl in honour of the deceased at his residence. He also met with the bereaved family members and expressed his heartfelt condolences, conveying his sympathy during this time of profound grief, the statement said.
Valte, a Zomi tribal legislator from the Thanlon constituency in the Pherzawl district, sustained serious injuries in a mob attack in Imphal's Nagamapal area when ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. He died at a private hospital in Gurugram on Saturday.
His remains were flown to Mizoram and then taken to his residence in Churachandpur district.
Bhalla also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and wished the family strength and courage to cope with this irreparable loss.
Security advisor Kuldiep Singh also paid his respects by laying a wreath and shawl as a gesture of solemn respect.