Former MLA, Z Katiry, has passed away at Naga Hospital Kohima after a brief illness on Friday. He was 63 and is survived by his wife, five sons and one daughter.
Late Katiry joined politics in 1992 and contested in the 8th General Elections held on February 15, 1993 from Meluri Constituency on NPC ticket and got elected. Before entering into politics, he worked as headmaster in a private ME School at Phor and Akhegwo village. He also served as extra assistant commissioner, Pochury Public Forum (PPF) president and Member of Nagaland Peace Council.
Dy. CM: Deputy Chief Minister and Nagaland BLP leader, Y Patton, has expressed pain at the demise of Zutsepa Katiry, Ex-MLA and said his passing away was a great loss for the Naga society.
In a condolence message, Patton described late Katiry as “an energetic and visionary leader and above all a cheerful human being.” Nagaland BLP leader, on behalf of the BJP legislators, extend deepest condolences to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief and sorrow and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace.
NLA deputy speaker Sharingain Longkumer has expressed deep sadness over the untimely demise of late Katiry and said that on his death, the State has lost a statesman.
In a condolence message, NLA deputy speaker described late Katiry as a dynamic leader and said that the vacuum left would be hard to fill. The deputy speaker, on behalf of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace
Kronu: Minister Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue, Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, has expressed shock and grief over the demise of late Z. Katiry, ex-MLA.
In a condolence message, Kronu said late Katiry was the first graduate among the Pochury and the first president of Pochury Public Forum. After resigning from the service, Kronu said late Katiry joined politics and elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Meluri constituency in the year 1993.
“Today we have lost a loyal, honest and dynamic leader who was an inspiration to his colleagues and the society,” the minister said and convoyed condolences to the bereaved family at this moment of grief.
MP Rajya Sabha: MP (Rajya Sabha) KG Kenye has expressed deep grief over the demise of Ex- MLA, Z Katiry. MP extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal rest.
NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie also expressed deep pain at the demise of NPCC Member and Ex MLA, Z Katiry.
In a condolence message, NPCC president said he had a long association with late Katiry since 1964 in schools at Kohima. Therie said late Katiry was a brilliant student and after graduation he was recruited as CO and later retired as SDO(C) after which he joined politics.
In the political arena, NPCC president said late Karity served his people well through persistence, hard work and commitment besides being sincere in the endeavour for the peoples’ welfare. Ever since joining the Congress party, Therie said he upheld the Congress’ programmes, policies, principles and ideology till his last breath.
NPCC president said the vacuum created by his demise cannot be filled. Therie also remembered valuable contributions not only to the party, but also to his people and to society in general.
NPCC president on behalf of party rank and file offered condolences to bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God comfort and console them all through this painful hour of parting.