The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday paid obituary references to 15 leaders who passed away in 2025 and 2026, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Members from both the ruling and opposition benches participated in the session, expressing condolences and paying tribute to the contributions of the departed leaders. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed the House and described the passing of Manmohan Singh as “a great loss to the nation,” recalling his contributions to the country’s governance and economic development.

The Assembly also remembered sitting legislators Vungzagin Valte and N Kayisii, along with several former ministers and other prominent leaders. Referring to Valte, the Chief Minister said he died last month at a private hospital in Gurugram after suffering injuries in an unfortunate incident, adding that his demise had deeply affected the Assembly and the people he represented.
The session saw participation both in person and virtually, with Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen joining remotely.

Other attendees included BJP MLAs LM Khaute and N Sanate, as well as Kimneo Hangshing of the Kuki People’s Alliance. Officials confirmed their virtual participation, ensuring that the tributes and legislative proceedings continued with broad representation.

The ongoing Assembly session, which resumed on Monday, is scheduled to continue until March 17 with seven sittings. During this period, the House will take up key legislative business, including the presentation of the state budget estimates for 2026–27, supplementary demands for grants for 2025–26, and the report of the Business

Advisory Committee. The Assembly had earlier convened for a one-day sitting on February 5 following the swearing-in of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.