Chumoukedima, Nagaland, Aug 15 (HBTV): Nagaland Governor La Ganesan has reportedly passed away on the evening of August 15, in Chennai. 

On August 8, media reports said, Ganesan collapsed at his home in Chennai and sustained a head injury. After this, he was rushed to the hospital, where doctors admitted him to the ICU to undergo intensive monitoring and treatment. 

The sitting governor died while undergoing treatment at a Chennai hospital, updates said.  

National media said he was 80 years old.   

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton posted on X expressing shock at the the passing of Ganesan.  

Throughout his journey in public life, Patton stated, the governor carried himself with dignity, humility, and an unshakeable commitment to the welfare of the people.

During his tenure in Nagaland, Patton said, Ganesan worked with dedication to strengthen harmony, encourage development, and support the aspirations of the people. His leadership and ability to connect with communities across the state earned him genuine affection and respect, the deputy chief minister of Nagaland stated.

Ganesan was the Governor of Nagaland since February 2023. He is also served as the Governor of West Bengal, in an additional charge role and Governor of Manipur from 2021 till 2023.