Condolence for Isak Chishi Swu observed in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 2, 2016 :

Condolence for Isak Chishi Swu observed in Mumbai on 2nd July

Nagas in Mumbai came together to pay condolence service to (L) Eno. Isak Chishi Swu on 2nd July. The service was organised by the Naga Students' Union, Mumbai. The service was the least they can come up with as a mark of paying homage to his sacrifice and charting Naga aspirations. They are saddened by the demise of their beloved leader (L) Eno. Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman/Yaruiwo of the NSCN (IM). It was conducted at the Air India Ideal School, Kalina, Santacruz East, Ground Floor on the 2nd of July 2016 (Saturday) at 5 pm.

Nagas from all the three the states (Manipur, Nagaland and Assam) living in Mumbai came together to pay their respect and grief over the death of their leader. It was attended by about 120 people ranging from students and researchers to working professionals, both young and old. In spite of the heavy downpour of rainfall and traffic road blocks, the event was conducted smoothly and meaningfully with everyone giving due importance.

Condolence for Isak Chishi Swu observed in Mumbai on 2nd July

The Program began with lamenting hymns over the loss of Isak Chishi Swu by the Life Resource Ministry Choir from Kalina. Arep Tzudir, Pastor of Naga Christian Fellowship, Mumbai invoked the service with prayer. Candles were lit by the attenders to pay tribute to his legacy, and as a gesture to signify that the memory still lives on and burns bright. After which, a one minute silence was observed.

Elijah Chara, a research scholar from Tata Institute of Social Sciences gave a brief biography of Isak. He reminded the congregation of how Isak followed a trait uncommon amongst Naga leaders. He highlighted of how Isak publicly spoke of the moral and material degradation that crept into the NSCN during the period of cease fire.

Keren Sumi, an Image Consultant mourned of how the Nagas stand fatherless like an orphan in her eulogy. She however maintained that the soul of their departed leader will always guide them, and continues to be a beacon for younger and upcoming generation of Nagas. Dr Johnson Chithung, founder of Life Resource Ministry, Kalina exhorted the crowd to look at the life of Isak and be blessed. He narrated of how Isak lived a Christ-centred life and preached the famous line “Nagaland for Christ” even if he was not in a full-time Christian Ministry.

Condolence for Isak Chishi Swu observed in Mumbai on 2nd July

The president of NSUM, Roderick Wijunamai gave a vote of thanks showing gratitude to all who turned up to the call in short notice. A closing hymn was sung and the event came to a close with a benediction by Pastor Wungmathing Zimik of Life Resource Ministry.

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Roderick Wijunamai
President, NSUM
Office of the
The Naga Students’ Union, Mumbai