Imphal, February 22, 2026: Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups have announced that a coffin rally will be organised to honour the late Vungzagin Valte, BJP MLA from Thanlon Assembly Constituency, who recently passed away after prolonged medical treatment.
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| A coffin rally organised by a joint student body in Churachandpur on June 24, 2023, to mourn and honour Kuki-Zo tribals who lost their lives in the ethnic conflict in Manipur. (Image: File Photo) |
In a joint press statement issued on February 21, leaders of Hmar Inpui GHQ, Mizo People’s Convention, and Zomi Council expressed deep grief over the demise of the senior leader. They described the coffin rally as a solemn tribute to Valte’s life and service, and as a collective expression of mourning by the people.
The organisations also resolved to submit a joint memorandum to the Central Government, reiterating their demand for a political solution to the issues arising from the prolonged unrest in Manipur.
While announcing the rally, the signatories appealed to the public to maintain peace and refrain from any form of violence or unrest during the mourning period. They urged citizens to join the coffin rally and funeral proceedings in a dignified manner.
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Vungzagin Valte, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had sustained critical injuries during the violence that erupted in Manipur in May 2023 and had been undergoing treatment since then. His passing has triggered widespread reactions across the hill districts, with various bodies paying tribute to his political contributions and long public service.
