Dimapur, July 17 (MExN): The Chief Angh of Chi village Wangkhao Angh passed away today at around 4 AM in the village following an illness. He was born in 1923 and had two queens and five concubines. He took over the throne of the Angh in 1961 and ruled over more than 36 villages for 48 years.
Wangkhao embraced Christianity in 1996 and was baptized on July 7, 1996. He left behind a son and a daughter and eight grandchildren. The press secretary to the demised Angh said in an obituary that his subjects from different villages of Mon district, Arunachal Pradesh, Phom areas and Myanmar will converge in the village for the last rites. The funeral service for the angh will be held on July 18 at 10:00AM in Chi village. As a tribute to the departed soul, all shops and business establishments in Mon town will remain closed till 12 noon on July 18.
Wangkhao Angh is also remembered for his donating free land for construction of the present Wangkhao Government College which was named after him. The angh is attributed to have reformed the traditional angh system making the system conducive to modern social setups. “I must say that he was a mediating guide individual between the ancient angh practices at the modern system,” said legislator CL John, chairman of Marcofed & DPDB of Mon.
Remembering the contribution of the late chief as “profound, vivid, numerous and positive” CL John said he was one of the most capable and truthful leaders, accepting all and giving no different treatment on the basis of caste and position. He worked for the religious and social uplift of the people. He also actively worked with civil organizations, churches and the government for positive change.
In his condolence, the MLA also said, “I have my personal allegiance and love for the great man. In my growing years, I had the privilege to be molded under his wise guidance and advice for greater and better life. Much of my achievement is attributed to his genuine love, guide and mentorship.” The MLA prays to God that he would grant strength and hope to the bereaved. The Eastern Naga students’ Federation (ENSF) has also expressed shock over the demise of Wangkhao Konyak. The ENSF has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of the late chief and prayed for his soul to rest in eternal peace.
Chief Angh Wangkhao, who was also known as “The Monarch of the Transition Era”, leaves behind his Anghship to his heir and only son, Aching.
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