Two-time MLA and former minister Y Hewoto Awomi passed away at a private hospital here on Wednesday following a brief illness. He was 62 and is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters.
According to family sources, late Hewoto’s funeral will be held at his private residence at Thahekhu village on September 29 at 11 a.m.
Born on November 29, 1959 at Thahekhu village, Hewoto, son of late Yehokhu Awomi, entered politics in 1987 and rose to become Congress youth president of 2 Dimapur II assembly constituency. Late Hewoto was described as the giant-killer in politics, when he defeated two political heavyweights– SI Jamir of the Congress in 2003 assembly elections as NPF candidate for 2 Dimapur-II constituency. He later joined the Congress in 2008 and defeated another veteran Khekiho Zhimomi of the NPF from 4 Ghaspani-I constituency.
Late Hewoto was minister CAWD, labour & employment from 2003-2004, parliamentary secretary urban development from 2004-2005 and parliamentary secretary veterinary & animal husbandry from 2006-2007. Late Hewoto was also a member of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) from 1995 to 2002.
Condolences
Dy.CM: State deputy chief minister and BLP leader Y. Patton condoled the demise of former minister Y. Hewoto Awomi. In a condolence note, Patton described late Hewoto as a compassionate leader, who always put the welfare of the people above all other things.
His passing away is a great loss for the Nagas, but he will be remembered and his good deeds will be an inspiration to others, Patton said.
On behalf of the state BJP legislators, Patton conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed to rest in peace.
Tovihoto: Advisor power H. Tovihoto Ayemi has expressed sorrow over the demise of Y Hewoto Awomi, former minister.
In a condolence message, Tovihoto Ayemi described late Hewoto as a man with “charismatic personality”, who treated all people with equality and in the spirit of humanity.
Advisor also said that late Hewoto was a man of compassion and integrity, who at all times stood upright for the welfare of the people. In his death, Tovihoto said the Naga people have lost a true leader, adding that the loss created by his passing will be irreplaceable.
Advisor also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty give eternal peace to the departed soul.
WSBAK: Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) expressed deep grief and pain over the demise of late Y. Hewoto Awomi, ex-minister.
In a condolence message, WSBAK executive secretary Rev. Dr.Phughoto Sema said that late Hewoto womi, who was a prominent leader among the Nagas, selflessly served the Naga society in general and Sümis in particular.
Apart from being a tall leader among the Nagas and Sümis, Rev. Dr.Phughoto said he was an impeccable man with a big heart and “most importantly he was a God-fearing person.”
He said that Sümis and the Nagas as a whole have lost a great leader, a mentor and a father figure, adding that the vacuum created by his demise will be difficult to fill.
WSBAK conveyed deepest and heartfelt empathy to the bereaved family members in this hour of grief and prayed that Almighty God grant them comfort and strength to bear the irreparable loss.