Imphal , March 29: Manipur's former Minister of state for tribal affairs and veteran politician RV Mingthing from Ukhrul passed away on Tuesday at his Lamphel Sanakeithel residence in Imphal. He was 92 and he is survived by his wife, sons and daughters. Notably, the funeral service of the former minister was held today.
Mingthing who was born on April 20, 1931 at Kuirei village in Ukhrul district and presently staying at Lamphel Sanakeithel in Imphal, was the former chairman of hill area committee(HAC) from 1985-1989.
He contested elections from Chingai assembly constituency under Ukhrul district and had even served as minister of state for Tribal Affairs and Sports from 1989 to 1990
Prior to this, he had also served as chairman, Autonomous District Council of Ukhrul District (1975-1978).
He also held the post of acting president of Tangkhul Naga Long, an apex body of Tangkhul community from 19891-1983 and was the founder member of United Naga Council,an an apex body of Naga Tribes in the state.
Furthermore, Mingthing also served as president, Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) from 2004-2007, Vice President of Senior Citizen for Society Manipur and Vice President of Manipur State Scouts Union. He was also the advisor of All Manipur Students Guardian Association.
Manipur assembly speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh condoled the demise of veteran politician. In a condolence message, Speaker Satyabrata Singh said,”I am saddened to hear that RV Mingthing,former Manipur state congress ,Minister who hailed from Ukhrul breathed his last at the age of 92 at his home at Lamphel.”
Elected from Chingai assembly constituency.Mingthing served as chairman hill areas committee from 1985-1989.He also held various other important posts during his lifetime such as founder member of United Naga Council,Tangkhul Naga Long,Senior citizen for society Manipur etc.
“I express my heartfelt condolences on his demis and also share in the grief of his bereaved family members,”Speaker said.
Chairman Dinganglung Gangmei of HAC of Manipur assembly also condoled the demise of Mingthing,former chairman of HAC.In a message, he said “I share the grief and sorrow of the bereaved family and friends.May the departed soul rest in peace,”he added.
