Imphal, April 3 -- Former Manipur Minister and two-time MLA from Chingai Assembly Constituency in Ukhrul district of the state, Dr Khashim Ruivah, passed away after a prolonged illness at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. He was 86.

Dr. Ruivah, a Naga leader, was elected to the Assembly in 2000 as the Federal Party of Manipur (FPM) candidate.

The W. Nipamacha-led Government inducted him into the Council of Ministers.

He returned to the Assembly in the 2007 election as an Independent candidate.

Many political leaders including former Chief Minister N Biren Singh and MPCC president Keisham Meghachandra expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Naga leader.

They pray, "May his soul rest in eternal peace."

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