Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away today at around 6:23 pm. He was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai. PM Modi has expressed grief over his death. The Prime Minister wrote in a post, “Saddened 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 condolences are with his family and fans. Om Shanti.” My thoughts pic.twitter.com/E1VXtsKul3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
He was dedicated to public service: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also expressed grief over the death of Governor Ganesan. In a post, he wrote, I am saddened by the demise of Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan. He was extremely dedicated to public service and public welfare. La. Ganesan ji dedicated his life to expanding the BJP in Tamil Nadu. His contribution to the party and public life will always be remembered. My condolences are with his family, friends and followers. Om Shanti!
Kishan Reddy expressed grief
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has also expressed grief over the death of Governor Thiru La. Ganesan. In a post on social media platform X, he wrote, I am shocked and saddened by the death of Governor Thiru La. Ganesan. From public welfare to the service of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the RSS, he was a loyal and dedicated person. My condolences to his family.
Lok Sabha Speaker expressed grief
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has also expressed grief. He said, I am saddened by the demise of Governor and former Rajya Sabha member Thiru La. Ganesan. He will be remembered as a dedicated nationalist. He dedicated his life to public service and strengthening democratic values. His deep attachment to Tamil culture and his commitment to the nation will always be remembered.