DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 16 (MExN): Former minister Ghutoshe Yepthomi passed away on Saturday 11:30 pm in Kohima after a prolonged illness. A diabetic patient, Late Ghutoshe was 70 years and left behind wife, two sons and two daughters. Late Ghutoshe hails from Asukhomi village. A brief send-off programme was held at his residence in Kohima on Sunday at 9 am and his body taken to Zunheboto. His funeral service will be held at Nito Mount Zunheboto on Monday at 8 a.m.
Late Ghutoshe was first elected MLA in 1977 with Congress ticket. He held Sports portfolio in 1982 and Medical in 1987. He was elected from Zunheboto constituency in all the elections. Speaking over phone, NPCC president S. I. Jamir described Late Ghutoshe as a staunch Congress man who served the party as vice president for some time but had to retire due to ill health. “With his demise we miss a great soul and dedicated Congress man,” Jamir said.
Late Ghutoshe was first elected MLA in 1977 with Congress ticket. He held Sports portfolio in 1982 and Medical in 1987. He was elected from Zunheboto constituency in all the elections. Speaking over phone, NPCC president S. I. Jamir described Late Ghutoshe as a staunch Congress man who served the party as vice president for some time but had to retire due to ill health. “With his demise we miss a great soul and dedicated Congress man,” Jamir said.
