Imphal, Feb 20, 2026: Vungzagin Valte, also known as V. Valte, Hon’ble MLA of Thanlon Assembly Constituency in Manipur’s Pherzawl district, passed away on Thursday at 5:25 PM at Medanta Medicity Hospital, Gurugram.
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| Vungzagin Valte (File Photo) |
A three-time legislator, Valte had been undergoing prolonged medical treatment following a brutal mob attack in Imphal in May 2023, when ethnic violence erupted across the state. He was critically injured during the assault and was subsequently airlifted to Delhi on a state-arranged air ambulance.
Over the past nearly two years, he remained under intensive medical care, including extended time on life support at Apollo Hospital. The attack left him with severe physical impairments and persistent health complications, requiring continuous rehabilitation and specialised treatment in the national capital.
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Earlier this month, on February 8, Valte was again taken to Delhi as his condition deteriorated. He was seen off at Imphal Airport by Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand.
Valte’s passing marks a significant loss for Thanlon constituency and the state of Manipur, where he was regarded as a committed public representative.
