Former Nagaland Minister YM Yollow Konyak passes away
First Published: 22nd March, 2023 19:30 IST
The former minister died in a private hospital in New Delhi where he was undergoing treatment
Former Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the government of Nagaland, YM Yollow Konyak passed away in New Delhi today after prolonged illness. He was 53.
As per sources, he died in a private hospital in New Delhi where he was undergoing treatment.
He left behind his wife, two sons and two daughters.
The former Minister represented 42-Wakching Assembly constituency Under Mon district.
Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, Cabinet minister Jacob Zhimomi and other political leaders alongside his family members and well-wishers have condoled his demise and prayed for eternal peace for his departed soul.
YM Yollow Konyak was sworn in as the minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in United Democratic Alliance (UDA) coalition government last year following the demise of CM Chang of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in 2020.
He filled a nomination to contest in the recently held state assembly election on a Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) ticket from the same constituency, however later withdraw his candidature.
Copy edited by Lipika Roy
Also Read: Nagaland: 3 Municipal Councils, Town Councils to boycott Urban Local Body polls
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Bangladesh High Court Withdraws Death Sentences of ULFA-I Chief Paresh Baruah and Ex Minister Lutfozzaman Babarin 2004 Chattogram arms-haul case
18th December 2024
Live Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Briefed on Gelephu Mindfulness City by Former Bhutan PM Dr. Tshering
18th December 2024
Live Manipur Congress Accuses PM Modi of Ignoring Manipur Crisis, Prioritizing Kapoor Family
18th December 2024
Live Cong Protest Turns Tragic in Guwahati as Party Worker Dies, Police Deny Use of Force
18th December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Nagaland CM, Dy CMs to Leave for Delhi on Nov 18 to Meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on FNT Issue
Earlier, last week, the Nagaland government has submitted its feedback on the draft Memorandum of Settlement -III regarding the proposed FNT/FNTA to the Centre.
15th November 2024
Manipur Man Arrested with Heroin Worth Over Rs 9 Cr in Nagaland
The arrested man has been identified as K.H. Pavei of Phaibung Khullen, Senapati in Manipur.
30th September 2024
Nagaland village guards to protest State Govt’s failure to comply with court order regarding hike in salaries
The government would positively give recommendations when the expert committee file affidavit on August 4, president informed.
18th July 2023
Students of Tuensang face unique problem: 780 students and only 370 seats available in 2 higher secondary schools
There are only four higher secondary schools in the district: two are run by the government and two are privately owned
08th June 2023
Meet the three women ministers in just sworn in 3 NE state govts
While Salhoutuonuo Kruse became the first-ever woman minister of Nagaland, Meghalaya's longest-serving woman MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh remains the lone female face among the 12 Meghalaya Cabinet ministers and Santana Chakma becomes cabinet minister in Tripura for 2nd term
08th March 2023