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MNF MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo's body brought to Aizawl from Delhi, last rites on Wednesday
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, leaders of the Luangmual unit of Young Mizo Association (YMA) said. The body of the two-time legislator from Dampa arrived at the Lengpui airport around 1.30 pm, and will reach his home at Luangmual neighbourhood in the western part of Aizawl in the evening, they said. Aizawl, July 22 (PTI) The mortal remains of Mizo National Front (MNF) MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo, who died at a hospital in Delhi, were brought to Aizawl on Tuesday afternoon. Sailo, whose performance as opposition member in the assembly was praised by many, died at Max Superspeciality Hospital in Delhi around 9 pm on Monday after battling with complicated ailments, including scrub typhus and pneumonia, for nearly a month. The 65-year-old MNF leader was flown to Delhi on June 29 following a fever. Although he initially showed signs of improvement, his condition deteriorated a few days ago and became worse on Sunday, following which he was put on ventilator support, family sources said. Born in 1960, Sailo joined MNF and went underground when he was only 16. He actively took part in the secessionist movement, spearheaded by the MNF led by late Laldenga, for 20 years till the underground group signed the historic Mizo peace accord with the Centre in June 1986. He contested the assembly polls in 2018 and got elected from Dampa in Mamit district, defeating his nearest opponent, Congress nominee Lalrobiaka, by a margin of 1,657 votes. He was re-elected from the same constituency in the last assembly polls, held in November 2023. Sailo held many important posts in the MNF and was a member of the national core committee of the party till his last breath. The MNF described Sailo's death as 'the collapse of one of the big pillars of the party'. Governor VK Singh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma and state Congress president Lal Thanzara mourned his death. 'I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pu Lalrintluanga Sailo. His dedicated contributions and tireless service to the state of Mizoram and its people will be fondly remembered,' the governor said in a social media post. Lalduhoma said he was deeply shocked by the sudden demise of Sailo, whom he hailed as a diligent person, orator and good debater. The CM said he had instructed officers and staff of the Mizoram House in Delhi to do whatever is required to assist Sailo's family. PTI CORR SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Zoramthanga celebrates 81st b'day, guv VK Singh wishes good health
Aizawl: Former Mizoram CM and president of Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoramthanga , on Sunday celebrated his 81st birthday. The veteran politician received warm wishes from governor Gen VK Singh , who took to Instagram to offer his congratulations. "Congratulations and warmest wishes to Pu Zoramthanga on your special day. May you be blessed with excellent health, profound happiness, and many more years of continued wisdom and strength," Singh wrote. Zoramthanga was born on July 13, 1944, in the small village of Samthang in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar. His political journey began in 1966, when he joined the erstwhile underground MNF. He became a close confidante of MNF supremo Laldenga, rising to the position of second-in-command. Following the historic Mizo Accord signed on June 30, 1986, Zoramthanga led a contingent of MNF insurgents from their headquarters in the then Arakan state of Burma (now Myanmar) to Mizoram to lay down their arms. Zoramthanga was inducted as a minister during the six-month interim govt, where MNF shared power with Congress. Mizoram was elevated to a full-fledged state on Feb 20, 1987, and he continued as a minister, holding portfolios including finance and education. After a decade in political wilderness, MNF allied with the Mizoram People's Conference (MPC), won the 1998 assembly elections, leading to Zoramthanga's first term as chief minister.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
North Central Railway sets up committee to probe derailment of material train near UP's Prayagraj
New Delhi, The North Central Railway zone has set up a five-member junior level committee to probe the derailment of a divisional material train at Manda Road station near Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on July 5. North Central Railway sets up committee to probe derailment of material train near UP's Prayagraj The probe body will also look into the reasons and suggest action against staff, who didn't report the derailment to the divisional level officers. A divisional material train, which is used to replace old railway tracks with the new ones, derailed at the side lines at Manda Road station near Prayagraj at 9:10 pm on July 5 and the staff involved in this case tried not to report the matter to the divisional office. Seven railway staff on duty at the time of the incident have so far been suspended. 'Jr Scale officer level committee consisting of following officers has been nominated with approval of competent authority to investigate the cause of derailment of train no DN DMT/PQRS goods at MNF hot axle siding on 05.07.2025 at 21.10 hrs and suggest recommendations," said an official circular issued on Wednesday mentioning the designation of five officials. 'The case was not reported to the division. Same also to be investigated,' it added. The five-member probe team consists of Assistant Divisional Engineer from Mirzapur, Assistant Divisional Mechanical Engineer , Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer , Assistant Operations Manager and Assistant Divisional Signal and Telecom Engineer from Prayagraj. 'The senior most member of the committee will be the president of the committee,' said the circular, adding that the committee should complete the probe within the stipulated period of seven days and submit a report. 'DMT/PQRS is a track laying machine with about half a dozen wagons attached to it. It removes the old track, keeps it in one of the wagons and then takes a new track from another wagon and puts it in place of the old one,' said a railway official. 'Though the derailment didn't cause any human injury or detention of the train since it happened on the side line, it did cause delay in track laying work and financial loss to the railways,' he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MNF pays tribute to Laldenga on his 35th death anniversary
1 2 3 4 Aizawl: Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday paid respects to former Mizoram chief minister and underground leader Laldenga on his 35th death anniversary by paying floral tributes at his burial place in Aizawl's Treasury Square. Former CM and MNF president Zoramthanga and Dr Renee Lalrinzuali led the laying of wreaths at the memorial stone of Laldenga, where he is buried, along with other party leaders. Speaking at the event held at the burial place, Zoramthanga said Laldenga was instrumental in exposing Mizos not only to India but to the entire globe. "He sowed the seeds of Mizo nationalism in the minds of the Mizo people during his time, which continues to grow even among the future generations," he added. Lalrinzuali, speaking on behalf of Laldenga's family, said she knows her father loved Mizoram and the Mizos by devoting his whole life to the interests of the people rather than dedicating it to the family.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mizoram: Rich tributes paid to MNF founder Laldenga on his death anniversary
Aizawl, Rich tributes were paid to Mizo National Front founder Laldenga on his 35th death anniversary on Monday. Mizoram: Rich tributes paid to MNF founder Laldenga on his death anniversary Laldenga's daughter Dr Renee Lalrinzuali, MNF president Zoramthanga and other party leaders paid homage to the former Mizoram chief minister and laid wreaths on his grave at Aizawl's Treasury Square located near the state assembly. Speaking at a function marking Laldenga's death anniversary, Zoramthanga hailed him as one of the important foundations of the Mizo society. He said Laldenga brought glory to the Mizos. "He instilled patriotism and the feeling of Mizo sub-nationalism not only among contemporary Mizos but also the new generations. Although some people try to downgrade him, his importance has been increasingly felt among present-day Mizos," Zoramthanga said. Laldenga's name and legacy will live on, and he will be remembered as long as Mizos and Mizoram exist, he added. Renee, who spoke on the occasion, said her father wholeheartedly loved Mizoram and its people. She said that her father gave more importance to Mizoram and the Mizo people than to his family. "My father put Mizoram and the Mizo people in the first place. He was ready to sacrifice his family for the cause of the Mizos. We wholeheartedly obeyed him and in due course of time, overcame many challenges," she said. Renee also thanked MNF leaders and party workers who paid their tributes to her father on his death anniversary. Born on July 11, 1927 at Pukpui village in Lunglei district, Laldenga joined the British Indian Army in 1944. He formed the Mizo National Famine Front in 1960 when Mizoram was reeling under a famine. He converted the MNFF into a political organisation the Mizo National Front in October, 1961. Mizoram witnessed a 20-year-long insurgency from 1966, which ended with the signing of a peace accord on June 30, 1986. Mizoram became a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987. Laldenga became the first chief minister of Mizoram but 19 months after the MNF won the 1987 assembly polls, President's rule was imposed in the state. He never rose to the political arena again due to lung cancer. After he received medical treatment in New Delhi and New York, he headed for London. Just after landing at London airport, he died on the way to the hospital on July 7, 1990 and his mortal remains were brought to Aizawl on July 11. He was honoured with a state funeral on July 13 and buried at the heart of Aizawl. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
