Imphal, May 8 : One of the rising intellectuals and erudite writers, UA Shimray (36) passed away at Wockhardt Hospital Bangalore after suffering a stroke on May 6 .
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Son of former Minister A Aza, UA Shimray was working as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Social and Economic Change, Bangalore University at the time of his death.
He did his schooling from Manipur Public School and graduated in Geography honours from Delhi University.
The late young man then did his Masters and PhD from JNU.
A condolence service will be held at Tangkhul Baptist Church tomorrow at 3 pm after the body arrives.
UA Shimray also contributed regularly to The Sangai Express and other newspapers in Manipur.
His articles were incisive and questioned the prevailing socio-political issues, particularly pertaining to the Nagas.
The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Delhi has expressed shock and anguish over the untimely demise of UA Shimray the initials standing for Ungshungmi.
In a statement issued to the press, the student body said that he was its convenor during the term 1995-96 .
He was also the first Chairman in drafting the Constitution of the TKLD in 2003 .
The Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights has also expressed deep shock over the sudden demise of the young man.
In a statement, NPMHR paid homage to him as a man who held 'firm belief in human values, rights and dignity.
He was an excellent and a sincere researcher whose work is unmatched.
His numerous publications during a short span of his academic life is proof to that'.
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