Imchen, who was additionally the advisor to the Nagaland authorities (Data and Public Relations, and Soil and Water Conservation departments), is survived by his spouse, 4 sons and two daughters.
He had suffered a coronary heart assault on November 8 and was admitted to a hospital in Kohima.
After preliminary stabilisation, he was airlifted to Guwahati on November 10 for additional medical remedy.
The Chairman of Mangmetong Village Council mentioned his mortal stays had been being taken to Indisen village in Dimapur.
The state authorities has introduced {that a} state funeral will probably be held at his official residence at Outdated Ministers’ Hill, Kohima, on November 12, to be adopted by conventional rites in Mangmetong.He was elected from the Koridang constituency 5 instances, first as an Impartial in 2003, then on Naga Individuals’s Entrance tickets in 2008, 2013 and 2018, earlier than profitable on a BJP ticket in 2023.He served as a cupboard minister in earlier governments.
Union Well being and Household Welfare Minister and BJP nationwide President Jagat Prakash Nadda, performing Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and lots of different leaders individually condoled the demise.
Nadda, in a publish on his X deal with, mentioned: “Deeply saddened by the passing of senior BJP chief and MLA Imkong L. Imchen from the Koridang constituency, Nagaland.”
“He was a frontrunner who all the time stayed linked with the individuals and labored with sincerity for the society. His departure is a good loss for the social gathering and the state. My heartfelt condolences to his household, mates and well-wishers on this troublesome time. Could his soul relaxation in peace,” he mentioned.
The Governor in his publish on X mentioned: “Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Imkong L. Imchen, Senior Legislator and Advisor for Data & Public Relations, and Soil & Water Conservation, Authorities of Nagaland. A devoted chief who served the individuals with dedication and integrity. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved household.”
Chief Minister Rio, in his condolence message, mentioned that Imchen was not solely a colleague but in addition his expensive buddy.
“I knew him as a heat, cheerful and outspoken particular person, who was by no means afraid to specific his opinions and all the time stood up for what he believed in. He was a visionary chief, who had the uncommon potential to attach with individuals from all walks of life.
All through his political journey, he labored tirelessly and selflessly for the welfare of the individuals,” the CM mentioned.
Rio mentioned that in his passing, the Ao group and the Naga individuals have misplaced a stalwart chief, and the void he leaves behind will probably be troublesome to fill.
