Zeliang condoles
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Imphal, June 29 2016: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has joined others in condoling the demise of NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu.

In a condolence message, TR Zeliang said, "On the several occasions that I have had the privilege to interact with him I have always been impressed by his dedication to the cause of the Naga people � the cause for which he had forsaken the numerous opportunities of personal com- fort he could have easily availed as one of the few Naga graduates in the 1950s." "A thorough gentleman, soft spoken and God-fearing, Uncle Isak always had a word of guidance for the younger Naga leaders that the fear of the Lord should be, and must be, the guiding spirit for any leader so as to lead the people in the right direction.

If God is on our side, no problem is too big to be insurmountable, he had been quoted on several occasions," the Nagaland CM said.

The CM said that it is his considered opinion that under Isak's leadership, the organization was greatly enriched with Christian principles, and the followers too could imbibe themselves with piety that the leader exuded.

"His passing away at this crucial juncture when the Naga Political problem appears to be on the verge of being solved once and for all, is all the more lamentable.

But since the Almighty has pre-determined period of time for all of us in this world, we have to be content with the divine plans," he said.

However, to ensure the memory, life and contributions of the legendary leader do not go in vain, the living must endeavour to fulfil the precious dream he could not witness when alive, he said.

"Let all sections of the Naga people come together, sink our differences and concertedly work to bring about an early solution to the Naga problem," the CM urged.

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