State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, NLA speaker and various organizations have condoled the demise of former minister and Hd GB Y. Hewoto Awomi, who passed away on September 28.
CM: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio mourned the demise of Y. Hewoto Awomi at Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.
Recalling his close association with late Hewoto, Rio said he found him to be a very down to earth person, who selflessly rendered his service diligently and sincerely. Besides being a charismatic person, Rio said late Hewoto was also a very helpful person, particularly to the marginalized section of the society.
His death is a great loss for the State in general and for the Sumi community in particular, Rio said, adding that his absence would be deeply felt by all. “Though we will all miss him dearly, let us cherish the good memories he has left behind,” Rio stated. Rio prayed that his good works and contributions will continue to inspire many.
Rio, joined by his family, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty God to grant them strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss and for the soul to rest in peace.
Speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker Sharingain Longkumer conveyed deep pain over the demise of Y. Hewoto Awomi.
Longkumer described late Hewoto as a man of high calibre, whose immense contributions to the State would be remembered for the times to come.
The speaker, on behalf of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, and on his own behalf, conveyed heartfelt condolences and prayed that Almighty God grant comfort to the bereaved family members and the departed soul to rest in peace.
WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) president Shikaho Zhimomi and general secretary Kisheto Chishi said the hoho was deeply pained and felt orphaned at the demise of Y. Hewoto Awomi, who was a multi-faceted personality whose priority in life was always “first for the people.”
As an active sitting member of the Western Sumi Advisory Board (WSAB), WSH said his valued advice was instrumental in shaping the working and decisions of WSH.
Besides being the founding father of the Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) and founding member of the Dimapur District Citizen Forum (DDCF), WSH said late Hewoto was also the founder of the Muslim Council. He was respected by one and all alike for always prioritising the welfare of the people in the spirit of equality and humanity above all other considerations, it said.
Being a true son of the Western Sumi soil, WSH said late Hewoto was “The original” who called a spade, a spade and maintained his integrity as a mass leader and did not compromise even if it came at the cost of personal loss.
His passing away was an irreplaceable loss- a body blow- to the western Sumi people, WSH stated, adding that late Hewoto was a Naga first, and then a Sumi.
In his death, the hoho said that Nagas have lost one true great Naga leader. “He may be gone, but the exemplary life that he lived with the values of what being a mass leader entailed, will forever remain as his legacy for us to cherish and emulate,” the hoho said.
WSH extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty God grant them strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss, and for the departed soul to rest in peace.
NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPPC) president K. Therie said he was shocked and pained to learn of the passing away of Y. Hewoto Awomi.
Describing late Hewoto as a hard-working, adventurous and a self-made person, Therie said he was also a good orator who beheld the attention of any audience, his wit ever at hand.
Late Hewoto served the people with utmost dedication and sincerity and left behind a legacy many cannot emulate, he said.
Therie said that his passing away has created an irreparable void, not only for the bereaved family members, but for Naga society as a whole.
His contributions to the upliftment of Naga society will be remembered in the annals of history, he said.
Therie and the party rank and file conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty God comfort the family and uphold all in the days to come and also for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
WC/NNPGs: Working Committee (WC) Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) expressed shock and pain over the demise Ato Kukau and former minister Y. Hewoto Awomi.
In a condolence message, GPRN/NSCN ato kilonser and WC, NNPGs convenor N. Kitovi Zhimomi said late Hewoto was a man of strong will and determination to reform the divided Naga society. As a politician he was a giant slayer exhibiting immaculate understanding of the ground situation, he said.
Stating that his desire to forge peace and understanding among Naga political groups was admirable, Kitovi said there was clarity of thought process in his understanding of the Indo-Naga issue and his peace initiatives transcended family, clan or tribe.
Late Hewoto was never one to indulge in nepotism, and was always for peace in Nagaland and resolution of the conflict.
Kitovi said WC leaders had the privilege to meet him many times before and even during his time of illness. “A brave man with a warm reassuring personality. A Naga leader in his own right,” Kitovi said.
He said late Hewoto became a leader of men by dint of hard work, honesty and confidence in his ability, this was a stirring example for fellow Nagas to emulate.
WC conveyed deepest condolences to Mrs. Tosheli H. Awomi, children and relatives and prayed for Almighty’s solace to the departed leader. “May Our Lord bestow strength to the grieving family to bear the loss,” Kitovi said.
NGBF: Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation (NGBF) expressed shock and mourned the demise of Hewoto Awomi.
NGBF through its media secretary, Akhu Naga said late Hewoto was known for his straightforwardness and frankness in all his approaches and contributed in various capacities as a leader for the welfare of the society.
In his demise, Nagas have lost a prominent leader of the Nagas; as a whole, NGBF said.
The federation conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty God grant strength to the family and peace to the departed soul.
WSYF: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) expressed pain to learn about the sad demise Y. Hewoto Awomi. WSYF said late Hewoto was a kind and generous person who had genuine concern for the society.
An inspirational figure, WSYF said late Hewoto served the State in various capacity, with great diligence holding portfolios as minister and parliamentary secretary etc.
WSYF said he was a leader who stood for the masses and reflected the aspiration of the people.
Stating that his leadership qualities shall remain an inspiration and his footprints will always be remembered for all times to come, WSYF wholeheartedly acknowledged his unselfish contributions in various capacities toward the people of Western Sumis in particular and Sumis in general.
In his demise, the people have lost a dynamic leader, an eloquent orator and a true son of the soil, it said, adding that the vacuum created would be difficult to fill, but his legacy will continue to live.
WSYF conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty God grant them strength and courage to bear the irreparable loss.
SKK: All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) mourned the demise of Y. Hewoto Awomi.
SKK president Katho P. Awomi and asst. general secretary Toshika K. Kiba said late Hewoto was a true leader, an inspiration to many youths and students,
“We have lost a great leader whose selfless contribution in various capacities to the society and the SKK in particular will be forever acknowledged in his good memory,” SKK stated.
The union prayed to Almighty God to grant peace and comfort to the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
DSSU: Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) expressed deep grief and sadness over the demise of Y. Hewoto Awomi.
In a condolence message, DSSU president Vitoka N Rochill described late Hewoto as a visionary leader and a compassionate man who had concerns for the upliftment of the people. The Nagas in general and Sümis in particular have lost a true leader and a father figure soul, he said.
The union conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty grant them solace and peace.
NPP: National People’s Party expressed shock to learn about the demise of veteran Naga leader Y. Hewoto Awomi.
NPP president Dr. Andrew Ahoto said late Hewoto during his political career not only brought about equitable and inclusive development of Nagaland but also laid emphasis on bringing the North Eastern region on the map of progress and development.
Ahoto said he was greatly revered by his contemporaries as well as the young and upcoming leaders of all parties for his deep sense of dedication, wisdom, political acumen and sense of humor.
As member of DMC, Ahoto said late Hewoto tried his best to uplift the lot of people belonging to all religious groups, communities and tribes.
With his death, Nagaland in general and the Sumi Community in particular have lost a staunch supporter of human rights and dignity of the Nagas, he said.
Ahoto conveyed profound condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God Almighty grant them strength to bear the loss and for his great soul to rest in eternal peace.
RNIFN: Rongmei Naga Indigenous Forum Nagaland expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Hewoto Awomi.
RNIFN vice president Jeliangga Kamei recalled his close association, saying late Hewoto’s simplicity and down to earth nature earned him popularity among the masses.
The forum said late Hewoto was a trustworthy man and a good leader, who served his people in different capacities as a politician as well as social activist.
The Rongmei indigenous community of Nagaland conveyed deepest condolences to bereaved family and prayed for his soul to rest in eternal peace.
KTCN: Kachari Tribal Council Nagaland (KTCN) expressed pain to learn of the sudden demise of. Hewoto Awomi.
KTCN said, in his demise, Dimapur in particular and Nagaland as a whole has lost a great leader. KTCN offered deepest condolences and prayed that Almighty God grant strength and solace to the bereaved family and for the soul to rest in eternal peace.