A memorial service to honour the life, service, and leadership of Late La. Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, was held at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Friday.

Speaking at the ceremony, Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer described the gathering as a fellowship to honour the late Governor as a gesture of love and remembrance. Expressing deep grief and sorrow, he said the passing of Ganesan has left a huge vacuum in the State.

He informed that the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, and Chief Secretary were representing the people of Nagaland in Chennai, where the last rites were being performed, while members in Kohima gathered at Raj Bhavan in solidarity.

Highlighting a Naga custom that the home of the departed is never left empty, the Speaker said the fellowship was conducted in that spirit to express unity with the bereaved family. He also thanked the elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly for their presence, terming it a profound gesture of respect to the constitutional head of the State.

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Members of the Assembly joined the solemn occasion and paid floral tributes to the late Governor. The programme was chaired by Rev. Izieteilung Tering, State Chaplain.