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Isol: Zion-a Chana, 76, the head of the world's largest family, has died in Mizoram. He died at Trinity Hospital in Isol. He was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure.



Mizoram CM expresses condolences on demise of Ziona Chana

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga confirmed Zion-a's death through tweet. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga condoled the demise of Ziona Chana and said that, Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family.

Zoramthanga tweeted “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!”

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

Ziona Chana'S Family said to be the world's largest family,

Seventy-six-year-old Zionghaka, popularly known as Ziona Chana, leaves behind 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren. According to his family members, Ziona Chana had been sick since June 7 and was unable to eat anything. He was suffering from some health issues as well, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Ziona Chana become unconscious on June 11 and doctors told the family members that he needed blood immediately. He was brought to Aizawl from Baktawng village and admitted at Trinity hospital at around 2:50 pm on Sunday. He passed away at 3 pm.




His family members live in a four-storey house called ‘Chhuan Thar Run’ or New Generation Home with over 100 rooms in the mountainous village of Baktawng.