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Imphal, July 17: Former Chief Minister of Manipur Wahengbam Nipamacha breathed his last at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) at 10:45 am.
W Nipamacha was born on March 1, 1930 at Wangoi Wahengbam Leikai, Wangoi in Imphal West. He passed MA in History from Gauhati University in 1963. He served as an Assistant Teacher at Johnstone Higher Secondary School. He also served as Head Master of Wangoi High School from 1964 to 1971.
He joined Indian National Congress and entered into active politics in 1971.He was elected to second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh Manipur Legislative assembly respectively. He became Minister for PHED, Planning and Fisheries in the fifth Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Nipamacha was elected Speaker of Manipur assembly on March 22, 1995. He held the post of Chief Minister from December 16, 1997 to February 14, 2001 in the United Front government led by Manipur State Congress party (MSCP).
Nipamacha left Rishang Government with 23 MLAs on December 5, 1997 and formed MSCP. He became the first President of MSCP. Later, he also founded a political party called Manipur National Conference (MNC) on October 5, 2001 and he became its president.
However, MNC merged with RJD on June 21, 2005 and Nipamacha became President of RJD, Manipur unit. Then he became even National Vice-President of RJD.
In the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election of 2007, he contested from Wangoi constituency on RJD ticket but defeated by S Joy Singh of NCP. He again left RJD on December 3, 2008 and joined BJP. Nipamacha also contested from the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Seat as a BJP candidate. He had travelled over 10 foreign countries.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and his Cabinet colleagues attended the last rites of W Nipamacha at Wangoi.
Gurbachan Jagat, said he was deeply shocked by the passing away of Nipamacha . Governor said that late Nipamacha was a straightforward and outspoken leader whose contribution during a critical phase of the State
He will be remembered and his demise is a loss for the State of Manipur. The Governor and his wife conveyed their condolences to the bereaved members of the family praying that the soul of the departed leader rest in peace in the heavenly abode and also to give strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Chief Minister, O ibobi said he was deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of W. Nipamacha Singh,.He said Nipamacha had a significant record of service to the State of Manipur. He was a rare leader who earned the love and admiration of the people for his straightforwardness, sense of public service; innate simplicity and honesty. In his death, the State has lost an eminent political leader and an excellent human being.
A condolence meeting on the sudden demise of W. Nipamacha Singh, was held at BJP Party Office, with Prof. S. Tikendra Singh, State VP in the Chair.
The meeting expressed sorrow and grief on the sudden demise of Nipamacha Singh who dedicated and sacrificed for the Society. The meeting took share the shock and grief of his bereaved family, relatives and well wishers. He was Party candidate in the last Lok Sabha Election from Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency. Nipamacha was Chief Minister of Manipur twice and held Cabinet Minister in-charge of various Ministries. He was also Speaker of the State Assembly. During his tenure as Chief Minister, 5th National Game was held at the State. He implemented the recommendation of 5th Pay Commission to the State employees.
Th. Lokeshwar, speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly deeply condoled the death of former CM of Manipur W. Nipamacha today.
The speaker shared the sorrows and sufferings of the bereaved family.
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