Morung Express News
October 19
KOHIMA: Former Chief Minister J.B Jasokie expired today at his private residence in D. Block Kohima at around 10:40 am after a prolonged illness. Jasokie who was 80 years old leaves behind his wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters and 18 grand children.
The funeral service will take place on October 20 at 1:00 pm in the Kohima Local Ground. According to family source, Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio would attend the funeral service.
The State government has declared two days of State mourning from today which will continue till tomorrow October 20. The national flag will be flown at half mast as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
The Governor of Nagaland Shyamal Datta while expressing his shock at the demise said that Jasokie was an institute and played a pivotal role in the formation of the state under the Constitution of India when he organized the Nagaland People’s Convention. Datta stated that the State had lost a dedicated political leader, an able Legislator, an experienced administrator, and above all a fine specimen of human being, who had weathered many troubled situations with a great understanding and vision. “He will be remembered forever for the valuable services he rendered to the people of the state”, Datta said in his condolence message.
The Governor further conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the family members and prayed to the Almighty God to give them strength to bear the tragic loss.
