DIMAPUR, Oct 1: Former Nagaland Assembly Speaker and minister E T Ezung died after a brief illness in Dimapur on Wednesday. He was 75, family sources said.
A veteran Congress leader, Ezung was first elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the 40-Bhandari constituency in Wokha district in 1983. He later held several public positions and emerged as one of the early Lotha leaders to serve in prominent roles.
Ezung graduated from St Edmund’s College, Shillong, in 1974 and remained active in public service, working for the welfare of the Lotha community and the wider Naga community. He was associated with the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee and served on its core committee.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio condoled his death, describing it as a loss to the Lotha community and the Naga people. Deputy Chief Minister and BJP Legislature Party leader Yanthungo Patton also expressed grief, recalling Ezung’s contribution to the state.
Nagaland Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren described Ezung as a “perfect gentleman” and veteran politician who had served the Congress party in various capacities.
Ezung is survived by his wife and two daughters. Leaders across the state conveyed condolences to his family.
