Nagaland Governor La Ganesan Passes Away in Chennai at 80
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away on Friday at the age of 80. He was undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Chennai after sustaining a severe head injury, reportedly from a fall at his residence on August 8. Following the fall, Ganesan was rushed to the hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU for intensive monitoring and treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise, remembering him as a devout nationalist. “Pained by the passing of Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan Ji. He will be remembered as a devout nationalist, who dedicated his life to service and nation-building. He worked hard to expand the BJP across Tamil Nadu. He was deeply passionate about Tamil culture too. My thoughts are with his family and admirers,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed grief over the loss. “Deeply anguished by the demise of Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan. He was deeply committed to public service and welfare of the people. La. Ganesan ji dedicated his life to expanding the BJP’s footprint in Tamil Nadu. His contributions to the party and public life will always be remembered. My thoughts are with his family members, friends, and followers. Om Shanti!” he said.
Who Was La Ganesan?
A veteran politician, Ganesan held several key positions in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including serving as the Tamil Nadu BJP president. He was known for his organisational skills, grassroots connect, and steadfast loyalty to the party.
Appointed as the Governor of Nagaland in February 2023, Ganesan had earlier served as the Governor of Manipur and briefly held additional charge of West Bengal. In 2017, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, following the appointment of the then MP, Najma Heptulla, as the Governor of Manipur.
A native of Thanjavur district, Ganesan was a passionate admirer of Carnatic music and regularly attended the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru. His association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) began during his school days, with his family closely connected to the organisation, according to The Hindu.
