Dimapur, October 16 (MExN): The Congress Legislature Party Leader and Leader of Opposition Nagaland, Tokheho Yepthomi has stated that the Nagaland Congress Legislature Party is extremely saddened at the sudden demise of Ghutoshe Yepthomi, former Minster of Nagaland on October 15, 2011 at the Kohima
residence.
A condolence note stated, “Late. Ghutoshe Yepthomi was a dedicated leader who always showed utmost sincerity and dedication towards the welfare of the people. On his death the Nagas in general and the Sumi in particular have lost a prominent leader. I, on behalf of the Congress Legislature party convey heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace”
Khekiho Zhimomi, MLA, Rajya Sabha in another press note, expressed his grief over the untimely demise of late Ghutoshe Yepthomi. The MLA said that he recalls the dear years together as students and their joint endeavor in the United Front of Nagaland (UFN) in the mid seventies. He stated that “He was a man of high integrity who earned the sympathy of the people and whose impressive sense of simplicity made it assessable to the public to share their grievances at all times”.
Khekiho Zhimomi stated that even after he relinquished from the Government his advice and sympathy towards the cause of the people was ever available till he breathed his last. He also mentioned that he was an able leader and that he would be missed. He shared his condolences with the bereaved family and he said that it was his humble prayer that God would shower peace and solace upon the family members
The Kulolau Yepthomi Küqhakulu (the Western Yepthomi Union) in a similar press note, expressed how deeply saddened the union was over the demise of Late Ghutoshe Sema, the former Minister, Government of Nagaland. The union pointed out that the departed leader has served the people of Nagaland on various capacities as leader of the students in his younger days, as public leader in civil societies, and as Member of Legislative Assembly and Minister for various Departments between the years 1977 to 1989.
Aheto V. Yepthomi, Chairman, KYK, through the press note stated that he was also the first Chairman of Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries and had served the Pradesh Congress Committee on various capacities. His passing away would create a big vacuum in the lives of Sümi community in particular and the Naga people as a whole.
It was added that “His services for the upliftment of our people shall be always cherished even though he is no more”. The KYK conveyed their deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for solace and strength to all of them.
residence.
A condolence note stated, “Late. Ghutoshe Yepthomi was a dedicated leader who always showed utmost sincerity and dedication towards the welfare of the people. On his death the Nagas in general and the Sumi in particular have lost a prominent leader. I, on behalf of the Congress Legislature party convey heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace”
Khekiho Zhimomi, MLA, Rajya Sabha in another press note, expressed his grief over the untimely demise of late Ghutoshe Yepthomi. The MLA said that he recalls the dear years together as students and their joint endeavor in the United Front of Nagaland (UFN) in the mid seventies. He stated that “He was a man of high integrity who earned the sympathy of the people and whose impressive sense of simplicity made it assessable to the public to share their grievances at all times”.
Khekiho Zhimomi stated that even after he relinquished from the Government his advice and sympathy towards the cause of the people was ever available till he breathed his last. He also mentioned that he was an able leader and that he would be missed. He shared his condolences with the bereaved family and he said that it was his humble prayer that God would shower peace and solace upon the family members
The Kulolau Yepthomi Küqhakulu (the Western Yepthomi Union) in a similar press note, expressed how deeply saddened the union was over the demise of Late Ghutoshe Sema, the former Minister, Government of Nagaland. The union pointed out that the departed leader has served the people of Nagaland on various capacities as leader of the students in his younger days, as public leader in civil societies, and as Member of Legislative Assembly and Minister for various Departments between the years 1977 to 1989.
Aheto V. Yepthomi, Chairman, KYK, through the press note stated that he was also the first Chairman of Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries and had served the Pradesh Congress Committee on various capacities. His passing away would create a big vacuum in the lives of Sümi community in particular and the Naga people as a whole.
It was added that “His services for the upliftment of our people shall be always cherished even though he is no more”. The KYK conveyed their deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for solace and strength to all of them.
BRIEF BIO DATA OF LATE GHUTOSHE SUMI,
FORMER MINISTER OF NAGALAND
1. Name: Late Ghutoshe Sumi, son of Late
Xuvishe Sumi of Asukhomi Village.
2. Born : September 30, 1941.
3. Matriculated in 1964 from Zunheboto
Government H.E.S.
4. Graduated (B.A.) in 1970 from St. Edmund’s College Shillong.
5. Married in 1970: Blessed with five children - Three sons and two daughters.
6. Served as teacher at Sumi B.E.S Zunheboto (1970-72).
7. During school and college days served as a student leader in various capacities at various levels.
8. POLITICAL HISTORY:
a. Role in political parties:
i. President UDF Zunheboto District (1971-72)
ii. President DCC (I), Zunheboto District (1973-74)
iii. General Secretary NPCC (I) (1978-80)
iv. Vice President NPCC (I) (1991-2001)
b. Elections contested and results:
i. 1974 contested as Independent Candidate under 35 Assembly Constituency: Lost.
ii. 1977 contested with Congress Ticket from 35 A/C: Won and served as MLA (1977-82).
iii. 1982, re-elected from 35 A/C with Congress Ticket: Served as Chairman, Nagaland Khadi Board (1982-85); Minister of State for Sports and Youth Welfare (1985-87), (visited Moscow, Russia during Indian Youth Festival in July 1986).
iv. 1987, re-elected from 35 A/C with Congress
Ticket: Served as Minister for Health &
Family Welfare (1987-88).
v. 1989, contested with Congress Ticket
from 35 A/C: Lost.
vi. 1998, contested with Congress Ticket
from 35 A/C: Lost.
9. Served as Social Worker till his death.
FORMER MINISTER OF NAGALAND
1. Name: Late Ghutoshe Sumi, son of Late
Xuvishe Sumi of Asukhomi Village.
2. Born : September 30, 1941.
3. Matriculated in 1964 from Zunheboto
Government H.E.S.
4. Graduated (B.A.) in 1970 from St. Edmund’s College Shillong.
5. Married in 1970: Blessed with five children - Three sons and two daughters.
6. Served as teacher at Sumi B.E.S Zunheboto (1970-72).
7. During school and college days served as a student leader in various capacities at various levels.
8. POLITICAL HISTORY:
a. Role in political parties:
i. President UDF Zunheboto District (1971-72)
ii. President DCC (I), Zunheboto District (1973-74)
iii. General Secretary NPCC (I) (1978-80)
iv. Vice President NPCC (I) (1991-2001)
b. Elections contested and results:
i. 1974 contested as Independent Candidate under 35 Assembly Constituency: Lost.
ii. 1977 contested with Congress Ticket from 35 A/C: Won and served as MLA (1977-82).
iii. 1982, re-elected from 35 A/C with Congress Ticket: Served as Chairman, Nagaland Khadi Board (1982-85); Minister of State for Sports and Youth Welfare (1985-87), (visited Moscow, Russia during Indian Youth Festival in July 1986).
iv. 1987, re-elected from 35 A/C with Congress
Ticket: Served as Minister for Health &
Family Welfare (1987-88).
v. 1989, contested with Congress Ticket
from 35 A/C: Lost.
vi. 1998, contested with Congress Ticket
from 35 A/C: Lost.
9. Served as Social Worker till his death.
