Nagaland Governor L. Ganesan died on Friday (15 August 2025) at the age of 80. He suffered a serious head injury due to falling at Chennai’s residence on August 8. After this, he was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Prior to this, he has been the Governor of Manipur and West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on his death.

PM Modi paid tribute

PM Modi said, Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan ji’s death was sad. He will be remembered as a dedicated nationalist, who dedicated his life to service and nation building. He worked hard to expand the BJP in Tamil Nadu. He also had a deep affection for Tamil culture. My condolences are with his family and fans. ॐ Peace. “

Hospital admitted after head injury

l. Ganesan took over as the 19th Governor of Nagaland on 20 February 2023. Earlier, he has played the role of Governor (Additional Charge) of West Bengal from August 2021 to February 2023 and from July 2022 to November 2022. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Kohima Raj Bhavan said that Ganesan was undergoing treatment in the ICU of the hospital for the last few days. He was admitted to the ICU on August 8 after a head injury.

First Sangh then Ganesan associated with BJP

l. Ganesan was born on 16 February 1945 in Thanjavur. Since childhood, he was influenced by the ideologies of the National Swayam Sangh (RSS). His father and brother were associated with the RSS. In 1970, he became the RSS pracharak and for about 20 years he served the Sangh while holding separate positions in Nagerkoil, Madurai and other places.

In 1991, he joined the BJP and became the organization secretary of Tamil Nadu BJP. While in this post, he played an important role in strengthening the functioning of Tamil Nadu BJP and strengthening the state in the organization. Ganesan was the President of Tamil Nadu BJP between 2006 and 2009.

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