Mizoram man Ziona Chana, believed to head the world’s largest family, passed away on Sunday (June 13).
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga took to Twitter to confirm the death of Ziona Chana, and said that the state and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family.
“With heavy heart, Mizoram bid farewell to Mr. Zion-a (76), believed to head the world’s largest family, with 38 wives and 89 children,” Zoramthanga said.
“Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family. Rest in Peace Sir,” the chief minister added.
With heavy heart, #Mizoram bid farewell to Mr. Zion-a (76), believed to head the world's largest family, with 38 wives and 89 children.
Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family.
Rest in Peace Sir! pic.twitter.com/V1cHmRAOkr— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) June 13, 2021
Reportedly, Ziona died at 3 PM at Trinity hospital in Aizawl. He passed away due to complications related to diabetes and high blood pressure.
Ziona, was the head of Chana pawl, a minor Christian sect formed in 1942 in Mizoram by his father. The sect follows the practice of polygamy.
Born in 1945, Ziona married his first wife, who was three years older to him, at the age of 17.
He married his last wife in 2004 when he was 60.
His family members live in a four-storied house called ‘Chhuan Thar Run’ or New Generation Home with over 100 rooms in the mountainous village.
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