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Indian man believed to have headed ‘world’s largest family’ dies

An Indian man from the northeastern state of Mizoram, who is believed to have headed the “world’s largest family”, has died, officials said.

Ziona Chana, 76, who headed a Christian sect that allowed polygamy for men, has left behind 38 wives and 89 children.

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The sect, called Chana Pawl, was founded by his father in It has about 2, members, most of them living in Mizoram’s Baktawang village.

On Sunday, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga announced Chana’s death on Twitter.

“With heavy heart, #Mizoram bid farewell to Mr.

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