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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2010:
Mortal remains of Ngoru Mono Monsang, MLA of the then Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency during the pre-merger and post-British Manipur Legislative Assembly was put to rest at his mother's native village at Liwa Changning today.
Ngoru Mono Monsang born in 1914 at Liwa Khullen village, Chandel district was prominent leader of Monsang tribe.
He was elected MLA from Tengnoupal district (now Chandel) in 1948 to the Manipur Legislative Assembly during the brief pre-merger period.
He was secretary of the Tribal Custom Enquiry Committee and also founder member of Naga Integration Committee, Nagalim.
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Ngoru Mono Monsang was one leader who worked tirelessly for recognition of Monsang as a Scheduled Tribe which was achieved in 1953.Later, he was elected president of district Congress committee.
He was also credited for bringing modern education in Chandel district.
He passed away on January 6.The funeral service held today was organised by the Sirti Uparuh (Monsang Tribe Union).
The funeral service held amidst religious and customary rituals was attended by president of Monsang Tribe Union Ts Ngamtin, UNC president Samson Remei, CNPO president ST Nunghlung, IGNTU OSD Th Oliver Monsang, Principal of United College Chandel Bd Thumdal, president of Anal Tribe Union Ts Worngam, ex-MLA BD Behring and Deputy Commandant of 8th MR Naresh Anal.
Leaders of different communities also paid homage to the departed leader.
Meanwhile, the CNPO, UNC, Monsang Students' Union Delhi, Lamkang Naga Women's Union and Anal Tribe Union have condoled the demise of Ngoru Mono Monsang.
They also conveyed solidarity to the bereaved family.
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