Manipur CM attends funeral of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the last rites of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur district and said his deepest regret was not being able to stand by his side when he was assaulted by a mob in the state capital.

Singh travelled by helicopter to the Kuki-Zomi-majority district amid protests. At least six Kuki organisations boycotted his visit, demanding a



permanent resolution to the simmering ethnic conflict in the state.

“Today, I had a (virtual) meeting with the Union home minister (Amit Shah). That’s why I didn’t come by road,” the chief minister said.

Describing Valte as “a very calm person”, Singh said, “When I was first elected in 2017 and became the assembly speaker, he was one of my best friends..