“Teach me freedom so that I may have my reality.” ~ Chairman, Isak Chishi Swu.
As the sun set upon the life of our most respected and beloved Chairman late Isak Chishi Swu, Naga people did not fail to pay the last respect in the most deserving manner and does so befittingly. At this most tragic moments the love and sympathy extended by our people and the solidarity being shared by friends from different walks of life gives huge relief to us. NSCN is truly humbled and wish to say thank you to all who have participated together with us at the most difficult time.1. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi for his words of solidarity and condolences
2. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, President Indian National Congress for her condolences
3. Mr. RN. Ravi Interlocutor to Indo-Naga peace Talk for his comforting message and solidarity
4. Mr. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, Government of India for his solidarity.
5. Mr. BP. Acharya, Governor of Nagaland for his message of Condolence
6. Mr. TR. Zeliang Honourable Chief Minister of Nagaland for his support and solidarity
7. Nagaland state Cabinet & MLAs who attended the condolence service at Agri-Expo
8. Mr. Neiphiu Rio, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha for his support and solidarity
9. Mr. K G. Kenye, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for his support and solidarity
10. Mr. Swaraj Kaushal, Former Interlocutor for his condolence message
11. Naga community Delhi led by Neiphiu Rio for the solidarity and conducting a Condolence service in Delhi
12. Government of India for providing Chartered Flight from Delhi to Dimapur Airport
13. Naga Hoho and ENPO for the Reception and conduct of massive Condolence service at Agri -Expo, Dimapur.
14. APO for showing great love and respect by conducting Reception and Condolence program at Kohima
15. NPMHR for Condolence message and solidarity
16. NSF for Condolence Message and Solidarity
17. ENSF for solidarity and Condolence message
18. Naga Students’ Union Delhi for showing all the possible solidarity while in Delhi.
19. Forum for Naga reconciliation (FNR) for solidarity and Condolence message
20. United Naga Council (UNC) for Condolence message and solidarity
21. All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) for Condolence message and solidarity
22. Tangshang Naga Students’ Association (TNSA) for Condolence message and solidarity
23. Naga Students’ Organisation, Hq. Khamti Town for Condolence message and solidarity
24. All the Naga tribe frontal organisation for Condolence message and solidarity
25. Council of Naga Affairs, Zingkaling Khamti (H.Q) for the Condolence message
26. Sumi Hoho for conducting the funeral program at Chishilimi
27. Western Sumi Hoho for providing Sumi traditional escorts from Airport to Agri Expo Dimapur and again from CHQ Hebron to Chishilimi on 1st July
28. Chishilimi villagers and its neighbouring villages of Pughoboto area for extending all their gathered resources to make the last journey of Chairman late Isak Chishi Swu a memorable journey.
29. Sumi Gazetted Union for ushering and their generous supply of bottled drinking water.
30. Rengma Hoho and its frontal organisation for organising a public reception at Phenwhenyu and Pughoboto junction.
31. Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho & Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami for providing two Pick-Up vehicles which make it possible to carry the large wreath presented to our Late Chairman Isak Chishi Swu
32. Organising Committee of the Funeral program also thank CPO for the fervent request to bring the body remain of our Late Chairman Isak Chishi Swu in their headquarters however it is deeply regretted that things could not be materialised due to the inconvenience
33. Un-represented Nations People’s Organisation (UNPO) for solidarity and Condolence message
34. Dr. Micheal Van Walt Van Praag for the condolence message and solidarity
35. Geneva Call, Katherine Kramer & Chris for Condolence message and solidarity
36. Naga International Support Centre for Condolence message and solidarity
37. Pastor Prayen from Thailand for Condolence message and solidarity
38. Dr. Sukhato of Faith Hospital Dimapur, for his generosity by providing Ambulance services throughout the last journey of our departed Chairman
39. Nagaland police department for extending security measures
40. Nagaland Traffic Police for the smooth arrangement of traffic during the passage of our Late Chairman entourage
41. Business communities of all the Naga territories for expressing their love and solidarity by voluntary shutdown of business activities
42. Private Schools in Naga of all the Naga Areas for taking a day off in honour of our departed leader.
43. ULFA Chairman Arabindo Rajkowa for attending the Memorial Service at Agri Expo, Dimapur and sharing condolence
44. Mizo National Front for Condolence message and solidarity
45. His Highness the Maharaja of Manipur for Condolence message
46. Outer Manipur Tribal Forum for Condolence message
47. Zomi Re-Unification Organisation (ZRO) for the Condolence message and solidarity
48. Vaiphei Tribal Council for the Condolence message and solidarity
49. Dimasa Public Organisation for solidarity and Condolence message
50. President Dhirender Boro National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Progressive) for Condolence message and solidarity
51. National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Ranjan Daimary) for Condolence message and solidarity
52. Nagaland Motorcycle Club for the unprecedented showcase of warm gesture for providing Royal Enfield escorts from CHQ Hebron till Phugoboto
53. Meetei National Front Kangleipak for Condolence message
54. Chairman, Autonomous District Council, Ukhrul district for Condolence message
55. Chairman, Autonomous District Council, Senapati district for Condolence message
56. Leaders and citizens of all Naga territory who initiated candle light condolences in respect and honour of the tallest Naga leader late Isak Chishi Swu.
57. Media fraternity for covering the events and publishing in the best way.
We truly appreciate the solidarity extended by other Naga Nationalist groups like NSCN-K for the Condolence message, Mr. Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser of GPRN/NSCN, Gen. Retd. Thenuoselie Keyho President NNC, Wangtin Naga, President of NSCN ( Reformation), Zhopra Vero, Vice President of FGN for attending the Condolence program at Agri -Expo Dimapur and showing the utmost respect to our departed Chairman. The positive gesture in times of grief reflects the bond of love, concern and camaraderie within us despite of all the differences in our political journey. NSCN believe that the spirit of His Excellency, the Yaruiwo late Isak Chishi Swu will continue to guide the Naga people and his commitment to the Naga political principle, forgiveness, reconciliation and unity shall always be the guiding light for all.
We thank all the Naga citizens once more for the tremendous love and honour that has been sufficiently displayed at the demise of the Chairman which the Naga people will dearly missed. For any inadvertent left out in the list of gratitude and acknowledgement the Organising Committee shall deeply regret.
The Organising Committee would like to express our deepest regret for not having mentioned some important organizations in our letter of gratitude & acknowledgement without which the Condolence program would have remained incomplete. We would like to extend our earnest gratitude to Naga Mothers’ Association, Eastern Naga Mothers’ Association, All the Church leaders, the Nagaland Chamber Choir and a host of singers for their heartfelt participation and contribution to the last journey of our most beloved Chairman late Isak Chishi Swu.
We request all the organization or groups whose names were missed out in the letter of gratitude to kindly excuse the inadvertent mistake.
Kuknalim.
Organising Committee
NSCN/GPRN
