Manipur Assembly Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders

The Manipur Assembly session paid tribute to 15 leaders who passed away in 2025 and 2026, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and two sitting MLAs. The assembly also plans to cover significant legislative business, including budget presentations, before concluding on March 17.

The Manipur Assembly on Monday paid tribute to 15 prominent leaders who passed away in 2025 and 2026, reflecting a moment of solidarity across political lines.

Among those remembered was former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose death was deemed a national loss according to Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh. The assembly also paid homage to sitting MLAs Vungzagin Valte, who died recently, and N Kayisii.

The session, which resumes this week, will address important legislative tasks, including the presentation of budget estimates and supplementary grants, before concluding on March 17.

(With inputs from agencies.)