Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday saw off Kuki-Zo legislator and Thanlon MLA Vungzagin Valte at Imphal Airport as he was airlifted to New Delhi for advanced medical treatment at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital, Gurugram.
Valte, who sustained grievous injuries during the ethnic violence in May 2023, had been staying in Churachandpur after undergoing prolonged treatment in Delhi. His health deteriorated on February 7, prompting admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Churachandpur Medical College Hospital for stabilisation.
The Chief Minister closely monitored Valte’s condition overnight and dispatched an advanced life-support ambulance with a team of doctors from Imphal to Churachandpur around midnight. Doctors in Imphal remained in constant contact with the medical team at Churachandpur Medical College Hospital via teleconferencing.
Taking personal responsibility for the situation, the Chief Minister arranged an air ambulance to transfer the BJP MLA for specialised treatment outside the state. Valte’s condition remained critical during the night but showed signs of improvement on Sunday.
Following stabilisation, Valte was shifted from Churachandpur Medical College Hospital around 3:00 pm, accompanied by the district Deputy Commissioner. He was escorted from Phoujakhai village to Imphal Airport by BJP legislators Tongbram Robindro Singh and Sanasam Premchandra Singh.
At the airport, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh met Valte and his family and wished him a speedy recovery. “Pu Valte, please come back after you have fully recovered. I will wait for your return,” the Chief Minister said.
The air ambulance carrying Valte departed Imphal Airport at around 4:30 pm for New Delhi.