The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has mourned the demise of former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly E.T. Ezung, describing his death as a loss to the Congress party and the State.

Ezung, who hailed from the 40 Bandari Assembly Constituency, was serving as a member of the NPCC Core Committee/Political Affairs Committee (PAC). The NPCC Communication Department said he was a dedicated member of the Congress family who rendered valuable service to the party.

The party recalled his commitment, contributions and longstanding association with the organisation, saying his service would be remembered with respect and gratitude.

NPCC president and Lok Sabha MP, S. Supongmeren Jamir expressed deep shock over Ezung’s demise and described him as a “perfect gentleman” and veteran politician of Nagaland.

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Jamir said Ezung had served the Nagaland Pradesh Congress in different capacities and remained actively involved in party affairs during both difficult and favourable times. He said the Congress had lost a senior leader while the State had lost an experienced political figure.

Sharing the grief with Ezung’s family, Jamir, along with the rank and file of the NPCC, conveyed condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends and well-wishers.

The NPCC prayed for strength and solace for the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.