Former Nagaland CM dead

KOHIMA, MARCH 22. The former Nagaland Chief Minister and leader of Nagaland People's Council (NPC) Vamuzo, died at his residence on Wednesday, following a severe cardiac arrest. He was 62. He is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters.

One of the leading activists of the Naga underground movement in the 50s, Vamuzo along with Kevichusha, Vizol and others planted the seeds of regional politics when the Nagaland State was formed in 1963.

Vamuzo was elected to the State Assembly in 1969 on the United Democratic Front (UDF) tickets and became a Minister in the Vizol Ministry in the mid-70s and Jashokie Ministry in the early '80s.

He became the Chief Minister in 1990 and took the initiative to form a United Forum of Regional Parties in the North-East for strengthening regional politics.

The Chief Minister, Mr. S. C. Jamir, the Home Minister, Mr. Neiphu Rio, Cabinet colleagues, leaders of different political parties paid homage to the departed leader.

The Nagaland Government today declared holiday as a mark of respect. The funeral will be held tomorrow.

- PTI

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