Governor: Governor PB Acharya has expressed sadness at the untimely demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie, MLA representing 8-Western Angami Constituency who passed away on Sep. 27 in Dimapur.
In a condolence message addressed to Mrs. Vilekhono Peseyie, governor said that the contributions made by Peseyie for the welfare of the people of Nagaland as a Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 2003 till date and as a two time Speaker of NLA, one time Minister for Social Welfare Department & Parliamentary Affairs and also as State Excise Department official, will be remembered forever. In his demise, Acharya expressed that the people of Nagaland have lost a tall and prominent leader.
Governor conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the members of the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty God to grant strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss.
Rio: MP Lok Sabha Niephiu Rio has expressed shocked and grieve at the demise of MLA Kiyanilie Peseyie, who passed away at Zion Hospital, Dimapur on Wednesday morning.
In a message to Mrs. Vilekhono Peseyie and family, Rio said Peseyie was a tall leader who was renowned for his simplicity and humility, a man of integrity and strong moral character, who stood firmly by the principles.
Rio said “from an early age he joined government service and gave the best years of his life in serving the government. He was a dedicated and committed officer and took retirement with an exemplary and unblemished service career. He made positive contributions and served the State with dedication during some of the most difficult periods in our history. On retirement, he joined active politics and was a dignified statesman who had a distinguished career till his last breath. He was elected as an MLA from Western Angami AC and ably lived up to his illustrious predecessors. He served as Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly for two consecutive terms and was a Minister during my three tenures as Chief Minister. He was a Speaker who set new benchmarks in conduct of the House under a spirit of decorum and discipline. He chaired the proceedings of the House with utmost decency with a deep respect for Members irrespective of political affiliation. He was always neutral, bipartisan and non-controversial in his dealings and decisions.”
Under his leadership, the MP said Nagaland Legislative Assembly broke new ground and created history by institution of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) cutting across political party lines. The JLF strongly facilitated the Indo-Naga peace process and Peseyie in his capacity as convenor, walked the extra mile in our collective endeavour to find a peaceful solution. He remained committed to this cause till his last day, the message added.
Rio expressed that his contributions and sacrifices for the people are significant and he has positively impacted lives in a progressive manner and his footprints will remain to be seen and will stay in the minds of the people for a long time to come.
The MP said “Keyanielie was also amongst my strongest supporters and most loyal colleagues in all my three tenures as chief minister. As speaker he provided praiseworthy leadership and as a minister he was a contributing and trusted adviser and cabinet colleague. I had the pleasure and privilege to work with him for over twelve years and I will remain forever grateful to him for his loyalty, friendship and counsel during our long years of association especially during my three tenures as Chief Minister.”
“Naga society, particularly the Angami community, has lost a true son of the soil – one of the last remnants of a generation of Naga elders whose contributions to the uplift and welfare of the Nagas can never be forgotten nor be replaced. He still had many contributions to make for our people, however we can draw satisfaction from the fact that his legacy will be remembered for generations to come,” the message added.
Rio along with his family conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty God to let his soul rest in eternal peace and grant strength and solace to all his loved ones and well wishers especially the people of Western Angami region.
SC Jamir: Governor Odisha Dr. SC Jamir is grieved by the passing away of Kiyanilie Peseyie. Jamir said Peseyie was a tall leader who remained a strong regionalist till his demise. The world is a temporary theatre for all human beings but one’s life is measured by his or her deeds during this short stay, the condolence message added.
Jamir also said “he was a committed and dedicated politician whose sole aim was to serve the people, and rendered his service for the welfare of the Naga society and his passing away is a great loss to the Naga society. The void created by his death will be difficult to fill up.”
Jamir along with his wife conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and all the well wishers and prayed for the soul to rest in peace.
Y Patton: Home Minister Y Patton expressed shock at the passing away of former Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Minister Kiyanilie Peseyie on Wednesday morning at the Zion Hospital, Dimapur. He was 69.
In a message Patton said “he was first elected to the 10th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 8th Western Angami Assembly Constituency in 2003 General election from NPF Ticket. He became Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 2003. He won from the same Constituency in 2008 General election and again became Speaker for the second time. He became minister after winning for the third time in 2013 General election from the same constituency.”
The home minister also mentioned that he still remember how he as convener of the Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) led all the legislators from Nagaland to Delhi and met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and other key political leaders urging them to expedite the Naga peace process for an early settlement. “It was one of the biggest steps Naga legislators did towards pushing the Naga peace process for an early solution under his leadership as convener,” he added.
Patton also said as speaker, his conduct of the assembly businesses was always impartial and he keeps cordial relationship with all the members of the house.
Patton expressed that in his death the Naga people have lost a visionary and principled Naga leader and the void created by his untimely death will be difficult to fill.
Patton along with his wife conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to Almighty Lord to grant them strength at this hour of grief and also peace for departed soul.
Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu: The Naga People’s Front president and MLA Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu expressed shock over the sudden demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie early Wednesday morning at Dimapur.
In a message, Dr. Liezietsu said “I was aware that he was not keeping good health for some time now, but didn’t realise about the seriousness of his ailment.”
Describing Peseyie as a sincere and dedicated party man and one of the most trusted party legislators who took on responsibilities many others hesitated to take up and performed his duties and responsibilities with grace and finesse, Liezietsu said the departed leader had been the embodiment of integrity and dignity.
“A humble person by nature, he was a man of few words but he was the personification of honesty, truthfulness and loyalty. Approachable by young and old alike, he was dearly loved by all who had the opportunity of knowing him. His popularity with his constituents is clearly shown by the ease with which he got himself elected three consecutive times ever since he retired from government service and joined electoral politics by public demand in 2003,” the message stated.
In his passing away, Liezietsu said he have lost a very close political confidante and a dear friend and Nagas in general have lost a towering leader whose absence would be sorely felt by all cutting across political affiliations.
He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members on behalf of his family and the rank and file of the NPF, and prayed that the Almighty grant them solace and comfort in their time of grief.
CL John: MLA CL John is shocked over the sudden demise MLA , former speaker and ex-minister, Kiyanielie Peseyie, on Sep. 27 at Zion Hospital Dimapur.
In a condolence message john said “Late Kiyanielie Peseyie, have represented Western Angami Assembly Constituency and had served on various capacity as Speaker and Minister with a variety of portfolios under Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Prior to his entering into active politics, he had served in the state government, church activities, etc under different capacities. During his short span of life, committed Christian believer and he had proved a man of principle and undoubtedly one of the sincere, hardworking and bonafide citizen as well as one of a competent government servant and officer, dedicated and able political and public leader in his own capacity with integrity and vast wisdom.”
John lamented that it would be very difficult to fill the vacuum caused by his premature death and his service to the Angami community in particular and to Nagas in general.
Further, John also expressed that his untiring voluntary services to society and individual will be remembered by one and all. While he shares his deepest sorrow and sympathy with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, John prayed to Almighty God to grant peace and solace to the departed soul.
G Kaito Aye: Minister of National highways and Political Affairs G Kaito Aye expressed sadness at the untimely demise of MLA Kiyanilie Peseyie, on Sep. 27 at Zion Hospital, Dimapur.
In a message, Aye said “he was a humble and God-fearing leader who always strived for the betterment of the society. He was one among the senior members in the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly and a very experienced and a great leader. In his two term stint as Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, he upheld the sanctity of the office of the Speaker and maintained the decorum of the house to its best.”
In his untimely demise, John said people of the 8th Western Angami in particular and the Nagas have lost a very capable and distinguished leader.
John prayed for solace to the bereaved family and the departed soul to rest in peace.
Wangyuh Konyak: Former MP Lok Sabha W Wangyuh Konyak expressed shock at the demise of MLA Keyanelie Peseyie, on Sep. 27 at Dimapur.
In a message, Konyak said Peseyie was a man of principle, simplicity and God fearing.
“He had served the people of Nagaland as senior Additional Commissioner of Excise and as speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly for two terms and minister. Through his deeds he had set an example to the younger generation. Though he is no more with us physically his deeds will always be remembered in the days to come” the message read.
Konyak and family conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and the prayed that Almighty God comfort the bereaved family and the departed soul to rest in peace.
AYO: The Angami Public Organisation (APO) expressed its profound grief and sorrow at the passing away of Kiyaneilie Peseyie.
APO conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
In a message APO said “he was a prominent leader of the Naga people, an honest man, truthful man who stood by his words. He guided APO with his knowledge and experience and the void created by his demise will be difficult to fill. As we bid farewell to our Leader may we be humbled by the simplicity and truthful nature of his and may we continue his good works to honour his memory.”
APO further prayed to the Almighty God to grant peace and comfort to the bereaved family and the departed his soul to rest in peace.
CPO: Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) is shocked at the sudden demise of Kiyaneilie Peseyie. The CPO said “he was a strong pillar, not only for the Angamis but of the whole Nagas. He as a leader have lived and done his part for humanity. His contributions to our society in different fields will be ever cherished.”
The CPO mourned the death of the departed leader and prayed that, may God Almighty give solace and peace to the bereaved family at this time of hardship and the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
WAYO: The Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden demise of former Speaker and MLA KiyaniliePeseyie, on Sep. 27.
In a message WAYO said Peseyie was an upright and straight forward person, a benevolent father figure for the Western Angami Youth Organisation.
The youth organisation lamented that in his WAYO has lost a great leader and a friend of the youth.
WAYO conveyed its deepest condolences to the family and dear ones and prayed that the God Almighty grant them solace and strength and also the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
WAPO: The Western Angami Public Organization (WAPO) expressed shock and sadness at the sudden demise of former Speaker and MLA Kiyaneilie Peseyie.
“As the sitting MLA representing the 8th Western Angami Assembly constituency and a dependable elder of our area, his departure from this earth is a great loss and has created a huge vacuum. He was an advisor to the Planning and Development Committee of the WAPO, and his continued and unflinching supports to various programmes and initiatives of WAPO had been generously encouraging, progressive and equally tremendous,” the condolence message stated.
On behalf of the people of the Western Angami, WAPO conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul rest in heavenly peace.
ASU: The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has also expressed sadness at the sudden and untimely demise of former Speaker and Minister and MLA Kiyaneilie Peseyie. The union in a message said Peseyie was known for his abled statesmanship as a politician and a tall father figure.
ASU extended condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family members and dear ones and offered prayer for the departed soul and family members.
NCSU: The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) expressed shock over the demise of Former Speaker and MLA Keyanilie Peseyie, “who dedicated his best services to the people of Nagaland.”
NCSU expressed that in his Nagas have lost a dynamic leader and the vacuum created can never be filled yet the legacy he left behind will remain with us.
The NCSU conveyed heartfelt condolences to his wife and children and prayed that Almighty God grant them solace and strength and eternal rest in peace to the departed soul.
ENPO: The ENPO is grieved to hear about the sudden demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie MLA, former speaker and minister at Zion Hospital Dimapur on Sep. 27.
ENPO said Peseyie was one of the prominent political leaders and a great human being who had dedicated his life working for the welfare of the people of Nagaland, and all people who knew him greatly respected him.
It also expressed that his contributions and sacrifices during his leadership for the development and uplift of the people of Nagaland will be remembered by all. ENPO added that in his death, Nagas have lost a visionary, devoted and great leader.
Further, the ENPO convey heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty God to grant strength and solace to overcome this hour of grieving and also the departed soul to rest in peace.
TSUD: Tenyimi Student’s Union Dimapur (TSUD) has expressed shock and sadness at the demise of MLA Kiyaneilie Peseyie.
TSUD said Peseyie was one of the most sincere leaders not only in politics, but in every field and added that losing a great leader like him has created a big vacuum for the Tenyimi people and Nagas in general. The TSUD conveyed condolences to the family members.
KDCC: The Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC) is shocked to at the sudden demise of MLA Kiyaneilie Peseyie, on Sep.
KDCC said “Peseyie was a man of words and a tall leader in politic who won three times consecutively from the constituency and served as speaker and cabinet minister.”
The committee expressed that his death has caused irreparable loss to the Angami community and to the Kohima district in particular and also the Nagas in general, who was looked upon as an elderly seasoned leader.
KDCC prayed to Almighty to grant solace and strength to the bereaved family at this momnet of grief and sorrow and also offered prayer to the departed.
AIFSO: All India Freedom Fighters and Successors Organization (AIFSO) expressed shock at the sudden and untimely demise of MLA Keyaneile Peseyie. “In his sudden death we have lost a great and true leader of the Angamis and Nagas in general. The vacuum created by his death will be difficult to fill up in the near future,” the message conveyed. AIFSO prayed that the Almighty God give solace to the bereaved family members.
NPCC: NPCC President K Therie is saddened by the demise of MLA and former Speaker Kiyanilie Peseyie.
In a message Therie said Peseyie was an honest and faithful government servant and leader who continuously worked for the uplift of the people.
Therie expressed that it was a sad loss for not only the bereaved family members but also to the community and state.
All rank and file of the NPCC along with its president conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God comfort them and also the departed soul to rest in peace.
NPF Central Youth Wing: The NPF central youth wing has mourned the sudden demise of MLA Kiyanilie Peseyie, former Speaker and Minister and ‘officially recognized Chief Whip of NPF (Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu) on Sep. 27.
The youth wing said Peseyie’s untimely demise has brought immense loss to the party and the Nagas, at a crucial time when his presence was much needed. It also expressed that his staunch regionalism and firm commitment to the NPF party will be acknowledged and appreciated by all.
At this hour of grief and sadness, the Central Youth wing shares pain and sorrow with the family members. “With highest honour we salute to our tall leader as we bid farewell, we prays to God Almighty to grant solace and comfort to the bereaved families. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” the message added.
NPF Minority Wing: President NPF Minority Wing Central Bishnu Bhattacharjee on behalf of all the members extended deepest condolence to the demise of former nla speaker , minister and present MLA Keyaneilie Peseyi, who passed away at Zion Hospital, Dimapur on Sep. 27. The minority wing offered prayer to the departed soul to rest in peace. It also expressed that “he will be remembered in the heart of people of Nagaland for his immense contribution as dynamic politician and honest social worker.”
NPF Dimapur division: The NPF Dimapur Division condoled the untimely demise MLA and Former Speaker NLA Kiyaneilie Peseyie on Wednesday morning at Zion Hospital, Dimapur.
The division said Peseyie was a dedicated and trusted leader loved by all the people. “He remained a staunch regionalist till he breathed his last. In his demise it was not only a loss to his community but also a great loss for the Naga people,” the message added. NPF Dimapur Division prayed that the Almighty God give strength and courage to bear the loss and grand solace to the grieving family.
State BJP: The State BJP has condoled the untimely demise of former Speaker and Minister Social Welfare & Parliamentary Affairs and MLA Kiyanilie Peseyie, on Sep, 27 at Dimapur.
“His long innings in the state politics have left a mark in the development of parliamentary politics in the state and helped usher in a long era of DAN government. Serving the state in different capacities of the government, Shri Kiyanelie had been a strong pillar of democratic values and practices” the condolence message stated.
The party president, Visasolie Lhoungu expressed that his untimely demise has left a dent in the state politics and added that his contributions shall be remembered. The State BJP prayed for the departed soul and his family.
LJP: The Lok Janshakti Party, Nagaland has condoled the untimely demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie. In a message, LJP said Peseyie was a dedicated and humble leader. The party lamented that his demise was a great loss for the Nagas and created a huge vacuum. The LJP offered prayers and wishes to the bereaved family and the departed.
