Chungkhokai Doungel
Chungkhokai Doungel (1940/1941 – 21 May 2023) was an Indian politician. Doungel was a prominent Kuki leader, and served as Minister in different coalition governments in the state of Manipur.[1][2]
Doungel and his sons survived various assassination attempts. He limped after having suffered an injury to his leg. His wife was blinded by a bomb sent to her on 7 July 1995.[3]
Doungel was fielded by the NCP as its candidate in the Outer Manipur seat in the 2014 Indian general election. His candidature was supported by seven parties from the Left and Secular Alliance; the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Revolutionary Socialist Party, the All India Forward Bloc, the Janata Dal (Secular), the Shiv Sena and the Bahujan Samaj Party.[1][4] The NCP organized the launching ceremony of Doungel's election campaign at his private residence Sanjenthong. Amongst the other political parties that took part in the ceremony were the CPI and CPI(M).[5]
Doungel died on 21 May 2023, at the age of 82.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b The Telegraph. 7-party alliance backs NCP
- ^ India Today, Vol. 18. Aroon Purie for Living Me India Limited. 1993. p. 47.
- ^ The Hindu. NCP to promote Doungel for Manipur’s reserved seat despite death threats
- ^ The People's Chronicle. Seven political parties extends support to C Doungel
- ^ The Sangai Express. Doungel's flag hoisting ceremony held Archived 12 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Fmr Manipur FM C. Doungel passes away at 82". North East Live. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.