Grinder Muivah passes away

According to NSCN (I-M) sources, Grinder Muivah had been a cardiac patient and on April 5 he was rushed to the hospital due to sudden illness.

NSCN (I-M) sources said the doctors informed that late Grinder suffered allergy due to infection in the digestive system, which led to multiple organ failure and eventually cardiac arrest. Sources informed that a condolence service was held at New Delhi on Wednesday and the mortal remains would be flown to Imphal, Manipur on April 7 wherein a condolence service would be held in the evening. The body would then be taken to Ukhrul on April 8 for  people to pay their last respect. Finally the body would be taken to his native village Somdal, where he will be laid to rest. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter.

NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep grief at the “sudden and untimely” demise of late Grinder Muivah in Delhi on April 6, 2016 due to heart failure.

In a condolence message, MIP-NSCN/GPRN said late Grinder Muivah was born in Somdal village of Ukhrul district to a family whose contribution to the cause of Naga nation was “undeniably immense.” 

According to MIP, in 1995, the Government of India proposed his name to be a “Go between” for the Indo-Naga political dialogue to which the NSCN agreed upon.

Since then, MIP said he has been passionately engaged in between the two parties in order to arrive to a logical conclusion to the Indo-Naga political imbroglio.

“It is hard to accept the fact that he is no more with us at this crucial juncture when his presence is ever more needed,” MIP said, adding that with his demise a vacuum to the political process was being created, which would be difficult to fill.

Saluting the departed soul with “immense love and gratitude’ for the great contribution rendered to the Naga nation, MIP said he would always be fondly remembered. 

Meanwhile, NSCN (I-M) prayed that the departed soul would rest in eternal peace and that the Almighty God would provide abundant love, kindness and give comfort to the grieving family at this time of sorrow.

NH: Naga Hoho has deeply mourned the sudden demise of Grinder Muivah, on April 6, 2016 at New Delhi. In a condolence message, Naga Hoho general secretary Mutsikhoyo Yhobu described late Grinder Muivah as “a sincere and dedicated business man and an active Naga leader” who contributed immensely to the building of the Naga society, which would be always acknowledged and cherished. 

In his death, Naga Hoho said “we have lost a great leader of our Motherland who was a devoted professional business man and a true leader.” The Hoho prayed that his soul rest in eternal peace. It also prayed that God Almighty grant serenity and calmness to his bereaved family at this hour of grief.