Imphal, Feb 20, 2026: Vungzagin Valte, popularly known as V. Valte, the sitting MLA of Thanlon Assembly Constituency in Manipur's Pherzawl district, passed away on Thursday at 5:25 PM at Medanta Medicity Hospital, Gurugram, after battling severe injuries sustained in a brutal mob attack during the ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur in May 2023. He was 61.
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| Vungzagin Valte (File Photo) |
A respected public leader and three-time legislator, Valte had been undergoing prolonged medical treatment for nearly two years following the attack in Imphal, where he was critically assaulted while returning from the state secretariat. The incident left him with life-threatening injuries, prompting the Manipur Government to arrange an air ambulance to shift him to Delhi for advanced medical care.
During his lengthy treatment, Valte remained under intensive care at various hospitals, including an extended stay at Apollo Hospital, where he spent considerable time on life support. The attack resulted in severe neurological and physical impairments, requiring continuous rehabilitation, specialised treatment, and round-the-clock medical supervision.
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Earlier this month, on February 8, as his health deteriorated further, Valte was shifted once again to Delhi for advanced treatment. Before his departure, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited him at Imphal Airport and wished him a speedy recovery, assuring him of the government's continued support for his medical care.
Valte's demise marks the end of a long and painful struggle that became a symbol of the human cost of Manipur's ethnic conflict. Throughout his political career, he was widely regarded as a dedicated representative who worked for the welfare and development of the people of Thanlon and the hill districts.
His passing has been met with widespread grief across Manipur, particularly among the people of Thanlon constituency, political leaders, civil society organisations, and supporters, who remembered him as a humble leader committed to public service. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the state, honouring his contributions and expressing condolences to his bereaved family.
