Condolences flooded in to the family of late Mr. Pu Zion-a (76) who had married thirty-eight (38) wives in his lifetime, with all of them giving birth to eighty-nine (89) children besides grandchildren.
The Governor of Mizoram State, India, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, announced his demise on Monday, noting that Zion-a’s large family was an attraction for tourists.
A photo of deceased’s entire family was floated online.
“Deepest condolences to bereaved family of Pu Zion-a (76), believed to be head of world’s largest family. His self-reliant and hardworking community at Baktawng Tlangnuam Village are major tourist attraction for Mizoram,” Pillai stated.
According to the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Zoramthanga, Zion-a had 38 wives and 89 children.
Zion-a was said to have died on Sunday at Trinity Hospital at Aizawl, India.
He was diagnosed of having anaemia.