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Ailing Kuki-Zo BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte Airlifted to Delhi Amid Health Scare

Veteran BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who sustained grievous injuries during the May 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, was airlifted to Delhi for advanced medical treatment after his health deteriorated. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh personally monitored the situation, arranged an air ambulance, and saw Valte off at Imphal airport. The tribal legislator had been staying in Churachandpur district after prolonged treatment in Delhi following the 2023 attack that left him with multiple injuries and partial paralysis. His condition had stabilized enough for the transfer, escorted by other BJP legislators and the district's Deputy Commissioner.

Key Points: Manipur BJP MLA Valte Airlifted to Delhi as Health Deteriorates

  • MLA's health deteriorated Saturday
  • Airlifted from Imphal to Delhi
  • Injured in May 2023 ethnic violence
  • CM monitored situation personally
  • Shifted to Gurugram hospital
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Manipur: Ailing Kuki-Zo BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte airlifted to Delhi as health deteriorates

Veteran Kuki-Zo BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, injured in 2023 Manipur violence, airlifted to Delhi for urgent treatment as his condition worsens.

"Pu Valte, please come back after you have fully recovered. I will wait for your return. - Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh"

Imphal, Feb 8

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vungzagin Valte, who belongs to the Kuki-Zo community and sustained grievous injuries during the May 2023 ethnic violence in Imphal, was on Sunday, airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for advanced medical treatment, officials said.

An official said that the 62-year-old tribal legislator had been staying in the Kuki-Zo-dominated Churachandpur district after undergoing prolonged medical treatment in Delhi following the violent attack on May 4, 2023.

He will be admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram.

The official said Valte's health condition deteriorated since Saturday, following which he was rushed to the Churachandpur Medical College and Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU for stabilisation.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh monitored Valte's health condition throughout the night and sent an advanced life-support ambulance along with a team of doctors from Imphal to Churachandpur around midnight on Saturday.

Through teleconferencing, doctors from Imphal remained in constant touch with the medical team at Churachandpur Medical College and Hospital.

Taking personal care of the situation, the Chief Minister immediately arranged an air ambulance to evacuate the BJP MLA, who represents the Thanlon Assembly Constituency in Churachandpur district.

However, the tribal leader's condition remained critical during the night, the official said.

As his condition showed some improvement, the MLA was shifted from Churachandpur Medical College and Hospital on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by Dharun Kumar S, the Deputy Commissioner of the district.

Two BJP legislators, Tongbram Robindro Singh and Sanasam Premchandra Singh, escorted the ailing Valte from Phoujakhai village to Imphal Airport.

Chief Minister Singh received Valte at Imphal Airport late Sunday afternoon.

He interacted with Valte's family members and wished him a speedy recovery.

"Pu Valte, please come back after you have fully recovered. I will wait for your return," Chief Minister Singh said.

Later, the air ambulance carrying Valte took off from the Imphal Airport.

In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said: "Extended my best wishes for a speedy recovery to MLA of Thanlon Assembly constituency, Vungzagin Valte, while seeing him off at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport this evening. Valte is proceeding to New Delhi on a chartered ambulance flight for further medical treatment."

Valte was brutally attacked and left critically injured by assailants on May 4, 2023, in Imphal, shortly after attending a meeting with former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

The assault left him with multiple injuries and partial paralysis, necessitating his urgent shift to Delhi for months of medical treatment.

Valte's driver was killed in the May 4, 2023 attack.

The tribal leader had earlier urged unity among Zo community members amid the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While it's good to see the administration acting swiftly now, we must ask why such a senior leader was attacked in the first place and what has been done to bring the perpetrators to justice? His driver lost his life. The focus should be on lasting peace and justice, not just emergency measures.
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Rohit P
The details are so sad. Partial paralysis from the attack... and his health is still critical. It shows how deep the wounds of that conflict are, both physical and emotional. Hope the advanced treatment in Gurugram helps him. The nation should not forget Manipur.
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Aman W
The CM monitoring throughout the night and sending a life-support ambulance is the kind of responsiveness we need from our leaders. Beyond politics, this is about humanity. Get well soon, Sir. Your call for unity among the Zo community is needed now more than ever.
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Kavya N
This news brings back the terrible memories of last year's violence. An elected representative, attacked so brutally. It's a shame. I pray for his health. We need healing and dialogue, not more suffering. #ManipurNeedsPeace
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David E
Reading this from outside India. The coordination described—teleconferencing doctors, air ambulance, personal escort by other MLAs—is impressive crisis management. But the underlying tragedy is immense. Hope this leader recovers and can be a voice for reconciliation.

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