Manipur BJP president dies of Covid-19
Special Representative
GUWAHATI, May 14 2021: The state BJP president of Manipur, S Tikendra Singh died of Covid-19 while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Imphal. He was 69.
He was heading the state BJP unit in Manipur as its president since June 2020.
His death has been widely mourned by BJP leaders across the country including the party president JP Nadda, NEDA Convenor and Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Condoling his death Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tweeted, “With a heavy heart, I paid my floral tribute to Prof S Tikendra Singh, President @BJP4Manipur , at his last rite. Gone too soon Oja, your dedication & sacrifice for the service of people & the party will always inspire us to carry forward your legacy. May your soul rest in peace.”
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb wrote: Shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the sudden demise of Manipur State BJP President, S Tikendra Singh. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his soul find eternal peace.