Dimapur, October 24 (MExN): The Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland and the State Chief Minister have mourned the death of Mangko Phom, former president of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) in Kohima on October 24.
Neiphiu Rio: Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Neiphiu Rio remembered Mangko Phom as a dedicated social leader who had served the society in different capacities. “He has made significant contributions towards the overall welfare of the society, especially the weaker sections and the downtrodden,” the MP added in a condolence note. “His demise is a big loss to our society, especially the Eastern Nagas. In his death, our society has lost an experienced and senior citizen, whose wisdom was crucial in guiding our people especially the younger generation for the challenging times ahead.” Rio along with his family further conveyed condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed to God to let the departed soul rest in peace.
TR Zeliang: Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang described Mangko Phom as an active social activist with genuine concern for his people and region. “A man of few words, he rarely spoke unnecessarily and when he did speak, it was invariably for the uplift and betterment of the people of the Eastern areas. He firmly believed that the people of the region would benefit more if the ENPO areas were granted separate Statehood and he spearheaded the movement with the State Government as well as the Government of India,” Zeliang said in a condolence note. “In his demise, the people of the Eastern region of Nagaland have lost a towering leader whose concern for the welfare of his people was most remarkable.” The CM along with his wife offered condolences to the family of the deceased.
ENLU: Eastern Nagaland Legislators’ Union (ENLU) also expressed pain over the demise of Mangko Phom. In a condolence note, ENLU president P. Longon said that Mangko was the second graduate among the Phom community and was also a veteran politician, social worker “whose entire life has been dedicated for social services.” Describing Mangko as a man of dignity, modesty, ENLU acknowledged that his committed services rendered towards the Phom community and the Eastern Nagas in general will always be remembered. ENLU expressed its condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rests in eternal peace.
