Former Minister TA Ngullie no more, CM leads State in mourning

October 28, 2024 9 Views No Comment

Dimapur/Kohima October 28 (MExN): TA Ngullie, an eight-time legislator and former finance minister of Nagaland, passed away in Chümoukedima on October 27.

Ngullie represented the 37-Tyui Assembly Constituency in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Houses. He was in his early nineties as per affidavit filed before the Election Commission

Hailing from Mungya village, Ngullie represented the 37-Tyui Assembly Constituency in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Houses.

He was in his early nineties as per affidavit filed before the Election Commission. It was reported that a short service is set for 10 am on Monday at Chümoukedima, after which the mortal remains the departed leader would be transported to Wokha and then to his native village.

Late Ngullie also served as the Minister in charge of Revenue and Electricity, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Irrigation during his long tenure in the Assembly.

Additionally, he served as Deputy Speaker and Leader of the Opposition. He last contested the Assembly election in 2013 as a BJP candidate.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Ministers TR Zeliang and Y Patton, along with others, led the mourning for the demise of the veteran politician from Tyui. In a condolence note, Rio expressed that he had the privilege to work alongside the late Ngullie when he was first elected to the NLA in 1989.

“I remember him as a real gentleman who loved and treated everyone equally. He was a visionary and an ardent politician, who was one of the members of the first Nagaland Legislative Assembly,” he said. He was an approachable leader, always willing to reach out to the people, especially those from the marginalised sections of society, and his contributions towards the growth of Nagaland and its people will always be remembered, the CM added.

The Lotha community, in particular, and the Nagas in general, have lost a fatherly figure and a guardian, and the emptiness created by his departure will be difficult to fill, he stated.

However, Rio called for cherishing the good memories the late Ngullie has left behind and prayed that his good legacy would continue.

“In this hour of bereavement, I, on behalf of the Government of Nagaland, convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members,” he added.

Deputy CM Patton noted that the late Ngullie was a leader of the people since his college days and in his many decades of public service, he worked steadfastly for the welfare of the people and the state.

He was instrumental in the formation of the North East Council along with other great leaders of the state and “In his demise, the state has lost a pioneer and visionary leader whose legacy will be cherished for generations to come,” Patton added.

On behalf of the State BJP legislators, he conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

Deputy CM Zeliang described the late Ngullie as a remarkable leader, whose contributions and dedication have left an indelible mark on our community. “His wisdom, compassion, and tireless commitment to service have been an inspiration to all who knew him. May Ngullie’s legacy continue to live on through the lives he touched and the positive impact he made,” he stated in a condolence message. “May his soul rest in peace, and may his loved ones find comfort and strength in the memory of his extraordinary life,” he added.

NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer stated that the late Ngullie’s compassion for the welfare of the underprivileged and his lifelong contributions have left an indelible mark on the State of Nagaland.

As a minister, legislator, and also the Deputy Speaker and Leader of the Opposition, he displayed unwavering dedication to the state’s development, the Speaker said.

“In his death, the state has lost a veteran leader, and the void created will be difficult to fill,” he added. On behalf of the 14th NLA, as well as himself, Sharingain conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty grant them fortitude to get through this difficult time.