Condolence messages from individuals and various organizations continue to pour in for late Imtikumzuk Longkumer, advisor Sericulture & Excise, who passed away at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi on September 22.
Dr. S. C. Jamir: Dr. S. C. Jamir in a condolence message stated that as a youth, late Imtikumzuk grew up with his peers in the Indian National Congress under him. Jamir stated that late Imtikumzuk worked as his PA when he was CM of Nagaland. As public leader later on, Imtikumzuk exhibited devotion and dedication for the people he represented, stated Jamir. Dr. S. C. Jamir also lamented that it was unfortunate for 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency to witness such a tragedy twice, thereby dislocating the constituency. Together with his wife, Dr. S. C. Jamir conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Vikho-o Yhoshü: Speaker of NLA, Vikho-o Yhoshü in a condolence message described late Imtikumzuk as an honest, humble and dynamic public leader who had dedicated his life for the welfare of the Naga people. Stating that his demise had caused great loss to the Nagas in general and Ao community in particular, the speaker conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace.
G. Kaito Aye: G. Kaito Aye, minister for Agriculture and Cooperation, in a condolence message stated that late Imtikumzuk was an outstanding statesman, visionary, remarkable gentleman, humble, upright, selfless, just, and a man of integrity. Kaito said that he had been privileged to have worked with late Imtikumzuk and his passing away was a big loss for Nagas. Kaito, on behalf of JD (U) Nagaland and his own family extended sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for eternal peace of the departed soul.
N. Bongkhao Konyak: N. Bongkhao Konyak, advisor DUDA and NDPP party of 55 A/C Tobu, in a condolence message described late Imtikumzuk as a most dynamic leader who had served Naga society well. The advisor stated that the Ao community and Nagas in general had lost a sincere and dedicated leader and the vacuum created would be difficult to fill. The message also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal rest of the departed soul.
C. L. John: C. L. John, MLA, in a condolence message stated that during his short span of life, Imtikumzuk had proved to be a man of principle, sincere, hardworking and humble, who always maintained equality in his treatment of every class of people. John stated that it would be very difficult to fill the vacuum caused by his premature death. The MLA shared deepest sorrow and sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for Almighty God to grant peace to the departed soul.
Ao Legislators: Ao Legislators comprising of of Metsubo Jamir, Temjen Imna Along, Tongpang Ozukum, Dr. Longriniken and Imnatiba, through a condolence message described late Imtikumzuk as one who was an upcoming statesman, making his mark in the political history of the state. The legislators stated that while serving his term as a member of the NLA, he had set an example among his peers with his sincerity and dedication, close relation with the public and the youth in particular, and with his zeal for upliftment of society. The Ao legislators extended sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Lord comfort them.
Tokheho Yepthomi, MP (LS): Tokheho Yepthomi, MP (LS) in a condolence message stated that, he and late Imtikumzuk were colleagues as members of the 12th NLA from the same party. Tokheho stated that, late Imtikumzuk was a person who had the calibre to contribute in governance and to the state. His demise has created a vacuum among the upcoming generation of leaders in the state, the MP said. Tokheho conveyed heartfelt condolences to his wife and children and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
K. Therie, President NPCC: K. Therie, president of NPCC, in a condolence message to Imkongzenla (wife of late Imtikumzuk), children and family members said that his untimely demise had caused irreparable loss to the people who lost an upcoming leader and who had much more to contribute to society and the state. His passing away has created a vacuum which cannot be filled, however, his service and contributions to society and the people he represented will be long remembered, stated K. Therie. The rank and file of NPCC also expressed deepest sympathies and prayed that the departed soul rest in everlasting peace.
CNTC: The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) through its media cell, stated that the demise of Imtikumzuk was a great loss and created a vacuum in the CNTC family fold. The CNTC conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty grant them solace and strength in this hour of grief.
WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), through a condolence note by general secretary, Vikato K. Achumi stated that in Imtikumzuk’s death, the Ao community in particular and the Nagas in general had lost an able and a sincere leader. WSH also conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that God give them comfort in this hour of distress.
JDU Nagaland: The rank and file of Janata Dal United (JDU), Nagaland through its media cell stated that late Imtikumzuk was a successful leader who discharged his duties with sincerity and contributed selflessly for the cause of the people and Naga society. JDU Nagaland prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength and comfort to the bereaved family members and all well-wishers.
NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C: All rank and file of NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C in a condolence message said that the aura generated by late Imtikumzuk among the people as a leader was irreplaceable and he had lived his purpose of serving others as an elected leader throughout his political career. The party shared deepest sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed that the departed leader be exemplified through his deeds.
NDPP Zunheboto region: NDPP Zunheboto region in a condolence message by president and general secretary, Khehoshe H. Yeptho and P. Hutovi Awomi respectively described late Imtikumzuk as a seasoned politician. It also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
NDPP CYO: NDPP Central Youth Organization (CYO) through its media and publicity cell described late Imtikumzuk as a tall and steadfast leader who had served the people in various capacities and yet remained a humble person. NDPP CYO extended its condolences to the bereaved family members and the people of Aolengden constituency and prayed that the departed rest in eternal peace.