Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 16 2009:
Ningthoukhongjam Radhakanta Singh, a well-known political figure in Manipur, passed away due to a massive heart attack at his residence at Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai this afternoon.
He was 56 years old and is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter and just 12 days old grand daughter.
He was formerly General Secretary of National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and General Secretary and spokesman of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).
He had founded the Pole Star and introduced blood donation in the state.
He also worked as as a leader of various political parties and civil organisations.
He had also contested in the Manipur Assembly elections.
He complained of stomach ache around 1 pm today, then he suffered a massive heart attack.
He was immediately rushed to RIMS Hospital where he was declared dead.