Nagaland Governor La Ganesan dies at 80

Guwahati: Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, who passed away in Chennai on Friday evening at the age of 80.

Prime minister Narendra Modi stated in X, "Pained by the passing of Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan Ji. He will be remembered as a devout nationalist, who dedicated his life to service and nation-building. He worked hard to expand the BJP across Tamil Nadu. He was deeply passionate about Tamil culture too. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti."

FM Nirmala Sitharaman wrote: “Shocked to hear that Governor of Nagaland, Shri L. Ganesan is no more. Served the BJP, Tamil Nadu actively. Building the party organisation was his forte. Dedicated karyakarta and a swayamsevak till his last breath. Condolences to his family and all his followers.”


Deputy chief minister of Nagaland Y Patton, who is also the BJP legislature party leader in the Nagaland Assembly, in a post on X, said: “Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, Shri La. Ganesan Ji.”

“Throughout his journey in public life, he carried himself with dignity, humility, and an unshakeable commitment to the welfare of the people. During his tenure in Nagaland, he worked with dedication to strengthen harmony, encourage development, and support the aspirations of the people. His leadership and ability to connect with communities across the state earned him genuine affection and respect,” he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister said: “I was fortunate to witness the warmth with which he engaged with people from all walks of life, always making them feel heard and valued. He brought to the role not just administrative acumen but also a sincere understanding of the needs of the people, always striving to build bridges and foster unity. On behalf of my family and myself, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. His legacy of service will continue to inspire, and his memory will remain a source of strength for many. My prayers for his soul and for comfort to all who mourn his loss.”

La. Ganesan was appointed as the Governor of Manipur by the President of India and he served the gubernatorial post of the state from August 27, 2021 to February 19, 2023 and also had been given additional charge as Governor of West Bengal from July 18, 2022 to November 17, 2022.

He was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland and took oath on February 20, 2023.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Nagaland Governor, La Ganesan.

In his condolence message here today, the Governor said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Shri La Ganesan". He served the people of Nagaland with dedication, and commitment. His passing away is an irreparable loss to the nation.A

Acharya further conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to give them strength and courage to bear this profound loss.

“May his noble soul rest in eternal peace,” the Governor added.