Dimapur, Aug. 15 -- Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Friday evening.

The 80-year-old Ganesan sustained a head injury after falling at his residence in Chennai on August 8. He was reportedly rushed to Apollo Hospitals in an unconscious state and had been receiving treatment in the ICU since then.

He passed away at 6:23 p.m.

The government appointed Ganesan as the 21st Governor of Nagaland on February 20, 2023. He also served as the Governor of Manipur and briefly held additional charge of West Bengal.

Known for his organisational skills, grassroots connection, and steadfast loyalty, Ganesan held several key positions in the BJP, including serving as the party president of Tamil Nadu.

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