Nagaland Governor La Ganesan Dies at 80 After Health Complications

La Ganesan's Passing

La Ganesan, the Governor of Nagaland, has passed away at the age of 80. He had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Apollo Hospitals located on Greams Road in Chennai for the last week.

His death occurred at approximately 6:23 PM today at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

As reported by the hospital, Ganesan was admitted following a head injury sustained from a fall at his home in T. Nagar on August 8, where he was discovered unconscious. Despite receiving medical attention, his condition did not show signs of improvement.

Condolences from PM Modi

Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan, passed away around 6.23 pm today in Apollo Hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/i3OG2dRppF

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2025

Prime Minister Modi expressed his sorrow over the death of Governor La Ganesan, stating that he will be remembered as a dedicated nationalist who devoted his life to public service and nation-building.

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… pic.twitter.com/E1VXtsKul3

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025

A Legacy of Service

Ganesan was a seasoned politician who held various significant positions within the Bharatiya Janata Party throughout his extensive career, including the role of Tamil Nadu president. Known for his organizational skills, strong grassroots connections, and steadfast loyalty, he was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland in February 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Governor of Manipur and briefly took on additional responsibilities for West Bengal.