Ziano Chana passes away at 76

Ziona Chana, believed to head the world’s largest family — with 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren — died today at the age of 76 in Mizoram.

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. Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family,” he said. “Rest in Peace Sir!” the chief minister added.

Zionghaka, popularly known as Ziona, died at 3 PM at Trinity hospital in Aizawl. He had sugar and hypertension.

Ziona Chana was the head of a religious community called ‘Chana’s sect’ in his village.