Dimapur, Nov. 21 (EMN): Governor PB Acharya has expressed grieve at the demise of Kiyelho Phucho, a veteran leader, who was elected as Member of Legislative Assembly from Pughoboto Assembly Constituency in 1964.Dimapur, Nov. 21 (EMN): Governor PB Acharya has expressed grieve at the demise of Kiyelho Phucho, a veteran leader, who was elected as Member of Legislative Assembly from Pughoboto Assembly Constituency in 1964.In a condolence message addressed to his wife Suhoni Kiba, the governor said Phucho’s contribution as a public leader in various positions for the welfare of the people of Nagaland will be ever remembered. “Many will feel a sense of personal loss on hearing this sad news and the feeling will continue with them for a long time,” Acharya said.The governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to grant strength and solace to overcome the grief.
Speaker: The Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Imtiwapang Aier is saddened by the demise of Kiyelho Phucho, former Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Nov. 21 at Eden Hospital, Dimapur after prolonged illness. He was 81. He is survived by his wife, four sons and four daughters.Phucho, son of Akhalu Sema was born in 1936, did his education from Kohima Government HE School in 1958 and St. Edmund’s College, Shillong. He was elected Member of the First Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 1964 from Pughoboto A/C, the speaker said. Aier said Phucho was a social worker who dedicated his life for the welfare of the Naga people. He was also active in the Church activities. The speaker expressed that in his, the state has lost a committed leader in general and for the Sema tribe in particular. In this hour of gloom and grief, Aier on behalf of the NLA conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family and pary for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.Vikheho Swu: MLA Y Vikheho Swu id saddened over demise of Kiyelho Phucho, ex-MLA and founder of Kiyelho village Kiyelho Phucho hails from Lazami village of Pughoboto sub-division before the statehood. He served as Ahang secreary in NNC, head master at ME School Pughoboto, assistant teacher at GHS Kohima and also served as chairman of Serna Tribe Council. Later he joined mainstream politics. He was Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly representing Pughoboto constituency in the Interim Government from 1964-69. In 1970, he established Kiyelho village and continued his service in social organization, Swu stated. Swu also said Phucho had served the society in various capacities throughout his life time as a national and social worker, an educationist, and pioneer politician from Pughoboto. “I thank him for his leadership, his devotion and services rendered to our society; I believe that his leadership will not only inspired the Sumis but the entire Nagas,” Swu added. Further, the legislator prayed for solace and comfort of the bereaved family and eternal rest of the departed soul.Jacob Zhimomi: Member Nagaland Legislative Assembly Jacob Zhimomi has expressed shock over the demise of Kiyelho Phucho, former MLA and founder of Kiyelho village who passed away on Nov. 21 in Dimapur. Describing Phucho as a man of strong principle and determination who dedicatedly served the Naga people in numerous capacities, Zhimomi said his selfless contribution towards the uplift of Naga society over a number of decades would always be remembered and cherished. He also expressed that Naga people have lost a great soul. Zhimomi prayed that the Almighty God give strength and solace to the bereaved family members and eternal peace of the departed leader.
