NSCN-IM observes late Swu's death anniversary
Source: IT News

Dimapur, June 29 2017: The NSCN-IM observed the first death anniversary of its late leader, Isak Chishi Swu on June 28 at camp Hebron, the group's Council Headquarters about 35 km away from Dimapur.

In ceasefire with the GoI, the NSCN-IM's chairman passed away last year following age-related complications at a hospital in New Delhi.

Hailed as a "man of prayer" during his lifetime, senior NSCN-IM functionaries paid glowing tributes to Swu, his contribution and legacy at the commemoration service.

"Gen' (retd) V.S.Atem, member of Collective Leadership said, "Late Isak gave everything for the Naga nation and at this critical juncture we need a man like him.

Who else can replace him? He was an unparalleled leader " .

On the reconciliation efforts of Swu, Atem said it was their bounden duty to uphold the path of reconciliation and made a call to all to "tenaciously" follow the path of their leaders.

'Lt.Col.' (retd) Kiqheto Awomi, Member of Steering Committee described the departed leader as "a star of the Nagas" who did everything in his capacity for the sake of the Nagas.

Awomi added that the imprints left behind by the leader would continue to inspire many people.

Lt.Gen.' Ningkhan Shimray, Political Commissar said, "We say we respect Late Isak, his sacrifice, his vision but we fail to honour and follow his vision" .

Shimray said even as Swu was no more, the seeds of vision and love for the Naga people sown by him remained alive in their hearts.

Rev.Puni Mao, Member of Collective Leadership spoke about the reconciliatory efforts made by Swu, his God fearing nature and the services he rendered to the Naga cause.

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Raising, Convenor, Steering Committee, NSCN (IM) released a video DVD/CD on 'Chairman Isak's Last Journey.' It was informed during the programme that the video would be available free of cost from July 15, 2017 at the office of MIP NSCN (IM) .

Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of the late Naga leader, Hukavi Yepthomi, kilo kilonser, NSCN (IM) and a host of civil society leaders also spoke on the occasion.

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