Nagaland: Condolences pour in over demise of NPF senior VP Zaku Tsukru

By migrator | Sep 18, 2017, 11:24 IST

KOHIMA, Sept 18, 2017: Naga People's Front (NPF) senior Vice President Zaku Tsukru passed away on Sunday morning at Bethel Medical Centre Kohima after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.

Late Zaku Tsukru was born on March 11, 1947 at Zheri Khel, Viswema village. He did his early education from John Govt. High School Viswema and completed his graduation from St. Anthony College Shillong. He also served as president of Naga Students' Union Shillong. Later, he served as the president of Angami Public Organization and the NSF.

He was one of the pioneering members of the Catholic Union Viswema. He joined active politics and contested two times in the state assembly election. He remained a strong regionalist and held the post of senior Vice President of NPF till his demise. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, one daughter and a grandson.

Several people paid their respect to the departed soul at the funeral service held at his residence in Para Medical Colony this afternoon and condolences have poured from several state political leaders.

Chief Minister TR Zeliang: A tall leader who remained a strong regionalist till his demise, late Zaku Tsukru, had served the society in several capacities including president of the Angami Public Organization and the Naga Students' Federation. He was a man who rendered his service for the welfare of the Naga society and his passing away was a great loss to the Naga society.

During this difficult moment of pain and grief, I extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family members and pray that Almighty God grant peace and solace to all his near and dear ones.

NPF President Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu:  He is true nationalist who worked for the welfare of the Naga people since his student days and said that in his death, we have lost a pillar in the society. Later Tsukru led the party with all his experiences and in his firm belief in the goodness of the Naga people and their future.

A long-time associate, Zaku was one of my closest confidantes and he had always been there with me through thick and thin. A thorough gentleman, party men and women looked up to him, and considered him as a fatherly figure of the NPF party. Never one to lose his cool, he never failed to give a level-headed counsel during crucial party meetings.

Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio:  Late Zaku and I worked together as youth leaders in the United Democratic Front Party during the mid 70s.  Even though they parted ways, we continued to work for the people through various platforms and different political parties. Late Zaku was a staunch regionalist, a man of principle, simple and upright, who had worked wholeheartedly for the cause of the common man and in his death the people have lost a dear friend and a committed leader. The vacuum created by him will be difficult to fill in.
NSF president, Kesosul Christopher Ltu: The contribution and dedication of the late leader towards the Naga people and as NSF president from October 1973 to October 1974. Under his leadership, the NSF was revived and strengthen, during the most challenging times by overcoming all the odds.  His demise was a great loss to the people and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Angami Students' Union (ASU): It was extremely pained by the sudden demise of late Zaku Tsükru, former president Angami Public Organisation and former president NSF. The service rendered by the departed leader to the Angami community in particular and the Nagas was immeasurable. The union further prayed to the Almighty to grant solace and comfort to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief and for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Angami Youth Organization (AYO):  Late Zaku Tsiikrii was a strong pillar of strength for the people and had served in various strata of his village, range, community and Naga society. AYO also acknowledged late Zaku for his steadfast visions and commitment to his people. While conveying condolences to the family members, AYO said it has lost a father and a refined leader, which will be hard to be replaced.
NPF Secretary General and MP (Rajya Sabha) K. G. Kenye, NPF Kohima division president Gonei-u Sirie and representatives from Zheri Krotho Kohima and St. Joseph Catholic Church Viswema spoke at the service.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Fr. Richard Fernandes, Parish Priest, St. Francis de Sales Church Kohima town as minister and the service was led by Francis P. Kiewhuo, catechist, SFS Church Kohima town.

TNT News with inputs from Nagaland Post

Image Courtesy: Morung Express

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