Manipur: Kuki-Zo MLA Vungzagin Valte airlifted to Delhi for treatment

Guwahati: Kuki-Zo MLA Vungzagin Valte was airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for treatment.

Valte, who sustained grievous injuries during the May 2023 violence in Imphal, had been staying in Churachandpur following prolonged treatment in Delhi.

His health condition deteriorated yesterday, following which he was rushed to the Churachandpur Medical College 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.

Through tele-conferencing, doctors from Imphal remained in constant touch with the medical team at Churachandpur Medical College 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. However, Valte’s condition remained critical during the night.

As his condition showed improvement, the MLA was shifted from Churachandpur Medical College Hospital around 3:00 pm today, accompanied by 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.

Khemchand Singh received Valte at Imphal Airport at 4:20 pm. He interacted with Valte’s family members and wished him a speedy recovery. “Valte, please come back after you have fully recovered. I will wait for your return,” Singh.

The air ambulance carrying SValte finally took off from Imphal Airport .