Naga Hoho Mourns Death of Naga Leader Raitu Elu in Dimapur

Newmai News Network

Dimapur, July 7: The Naga Hoho mourned the death of a prominent Naga leader in Dimapur.

The Naga Hoho said it was grieved by the demise of Raitu Elu on July 5 evening in Dimapur and whose mortal remains have been interred in his native village in Peren district, Nagaland, on July 6. 

The Naga Hoho said Raitu Elu was a selfless and dynamic Naga social worker and an inspirational leader hailing from Zeliang Naga community. He served the Naga Hoho as a member of Committee on Naga Political Affairs (CONPA) from 2015-2019. He also served as the president of Zeme Naga Council.

“In his death, the Nagas have lost a true patriot, his community has lost an inspirational leader and his family has lost a doting father and brother,” it stated. 

The Naga Hoho then expressed “sincere condolences to the bereaved family and commit his soul to rest in heavenly peace with our Creator”.