CM Attends Vungzagin Valte Funeral in Lamka

Lamka, July 4, 2026: Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023.

The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter before returning to Imphal later in the day to attend a virtual meeting with Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.

Paying tribute to the late legislator, Shri Khemchand Singh described Valte as "a very calm person" and recalled their close association since 2017, when he first became the Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Reflecting on the May 4, 2023 attack on Valte during the early days of the Manipur crisis, the Chief Minister expressed deep regret, saying, "My deepest regret is that on that particular afternoon, if I were with him, that incident would not have taken place."

He said his visit was a personal gesture of respect and friendship.

"Today, I came here to pay my last respects to my friend Pu Valte. It is a great honour for me to attend his funeral. Valte's family is like my family, and I will always extend any support whenever needed," he said.

The Chief Minister also recalled the tense situation during the initial phase of the violence and said every possible effort had been made to prevent further bloodshed and ensure the safety of public representatives.

Later, while speaking to reporters, Shri Khemchand Singh stressed that dialogue remains the only path to restoring peace in Manipur and said lasting peace is essential for the state's overall development.

Responding to a question on the roadmap to peace, the Chief Minister remarked, "Your smile is the way for peace," answering the reporter with a smile.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by MLA Shri Tongbram Robindro, offered floral tributes and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed leader. Others who paid homage included Shri Chinlunthang, MLAs Shri Letzamang and Shri V. Hangkhanlian, former ministers, tribal leaders, civil society organisations, government officials, supporters, and members of the public.

The mortal remains of late Vungzagin Valte were laid to rest at the YPA New Lamka Cemetery in Dorcas Veng after family members, friends, and well-wishers paid their final respects.

Late Vungzagin Valte is survived by his wife, one daughter, and two sons.

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Funeral Program

LUANG VUILIAMNA PROGRAM:

Died: February 21,  2026

Funeral: July 04, 2026 

Time: 10:00 am

Venue: Vungzagin Valte' Inn, Dorcas Veng, New Lamka

Saptuam: EBCC Dorcas Veng

BIOGRAPHY OF PU VUNGZAGIN VALTE

(3rd April, 1964 – 21st February, 2026)

#Personal Information:

Name: Mr. Vungzagin Valte

Father's Name: (L) V. Dongzakham

Mother's Name: (L) Niangzen (Guite)

Date of Birth: 3rd April, 1964

Place of Birth: 

Mualnuam Village, Mualnuam Sub-Division Headquarters, Churachandpur, Manipur

Spouse Name: Mrs. Lalneihmawi

Children: Two sons, one daughter & eight grandchildren

Address: Dorcas Veng, New Lamka & Bungmual Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur

#Family Background:

Born and brought up in a very challenging atmosphere where parent hardly manage to provide two square meals a day for the three children. By God's grace, through sheer hard work and determination, could overcome the challenges, and married to Miss Lalneihmawi D/o (L) Ngulsiam Hauzel on the 9th December, 1986 and blessed with two sons and one daughter.

#Children & Grandchildren:

i) Esther Zenngaihliian W/o Muanlomsang Guite

    a) Thangpiakmuan Guite

    b) Mawinunnem

    c) Liandawson Guite

ii) Joseph Khamgousuan Valte H/o Niangbiakmawi (Guite)

    a) Ginkhankhual Valte

    b) Pausangmuan Valte

    c) Sangvanglian Valte

iii) David Thanglumnang Valte H/o Chinghoihkim (Tombing)

    a) Mawithianven

    b) Chiinjona

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