Morung Express News
Dimapur | June 28
The 1st death anniversary commemoration service of Chairman, NSCN (IM), Late Isak Chishi Swu was held at Central Headquarters Church Hebron, Wednesday under the theme, ‘Whoever does the will of God Lives Forever’ 1 John 2:17.
Senior NSCN (IM) functionaries who spoke on the occasion talked about the selfless sacrifices made by late Isak Chisi Swu and his immense love for the Naga nation.
General (retd) VS Atem, Member of Collective Leadership said, “Late Isak gave everything for the Naga nation and at this critical juncture we need a man like him. Who else can replace him? He was an unparalleled leader.” He said the departed leader always talked about his hopes towards bringing a solution to the Naga political problem through peaceful negotiation.
Talking about the reconciliation efforts made by the late NSCN (IM) Chairman, Atem said it was their bounden duty to uphold the path of reconciliation and made a call to all to “tenaciously” follow the path of their leaders.
Lt. Col. (retd) Kiqheto Awomi, Member of Steering Committee described the departed leader as “a star of the Nagas” who did everything in his capacity for the sake of the Nagas. Awomi who was closely associated with Late Isak said that the imprints left behind by the leader would continue to inspire many people.
Lt. Gen. Ningkhan Shimray, Political Commissar said, “We say we respect Late Isak, his sacrifice, his vision but we fail to honour and follow his vision.” Shimray said even as the mortal of Late Isak was no more, the seeds of vision and love for the Naga people sown by him remained alive in their hearts.
Rev. Puni Mao, Member of Collective Leadership spoke about the reconciliatory efforts made by Late Isak, his God fearing nature and his selfless services rendered for the cause of the Naga people.
Rh. Raising, Convenor, Steering Committee, NSCN (IM) released a video dvd/cd on ‘Chairman Isak’s Last Journey.’ It was informed during the programme that the video dvd/cd would be available free of cost from July 15, 2017 at the office of MIP, NSCN (IM).
Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of Late Isak Chishi Swu; Kilo Kilonser, NSCN (IM), Hukavi Yepthomi and a number of civil society leaders also spoke during the occasion.
