BJP President of Manipur S Tikendra Singh dies of Covid

May 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Manipur unit president S Tikendra Singh who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital in Imphal passed away on Thursday evening. He was 69. He had tested positive for the virus on April 27.

Taking to his twitter handle, N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur wrote, “I’m at a loss of word to learn that Prof. S Tiken Singh, President @BJP4Manipur, had passed away just a while ago. We have lost a stalwart of BJP Manipur who have dedicated his life for the service of people and the party. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. RIP Oja.”

Expressing grief, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of Prof. S Tiken Singh, President of @BJP4Manipur. He will be remembered as a hardworking Karyakarta who strengthened the Party in Manipur. He was active in many social service initiatives. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP president JP Nadda and Union minister Kiren Rijiju have expressed profound grief over death of the BJP President of Manipur.

Prof S Tiken Singh was an inspirational leader. As President of @BJP4Manipur he worked tirelessly to strengthen the party. A dedicated & passionate human being, his demise today is extremely painful. In him we've lost a veteran of North East. My condolences & prayers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/PQj9Zeg5Qg

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 13, 2021