Kohima: E.T. Ezung died in Dimapur on October 1. The former Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker served three terms representing the 40 Bhandari Assembly Constituency. He held various portfolios as a minister and also served as Deputy Speaker during his long political career.
Ezung sat in the 7th and 10th Nagaland Legislative Assemblies. He remained active in public life despite age and health struggles, serving as a district representative and executive member for the Ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland until his death. He was a veteran of the Congress party.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio honored his legacy. Rio called Ezung a "passionate and dedicated leader who served the society selflessly." The Chief Minister noted Ezung's work with the Joint Legislators Forum to resolve the Naga political issue. Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton stated that Ezung's death marks the end of a notable chapter in state history.
Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer praised his commitment to youth and community organizations. The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president S Supongmeren Jamir remembered him as a perfect gentleman who stayed loyal to the party through difficult times. The Wokha District Congress Committee joined in mourning the loss of a political stalwart. Ezung was a fixture in Wokha and a representative for the Lotha community.
Updated at 2nd October 2026 at 10:00am
Ezung was 75 years old when he died following a brief illness. He first entered the state assembly in 1983. A 1974 graduate of St. Edmund's College in Shillong, he stood as one of the earliest Lotha leaders to command high-ranking public offices. Within his party, he held a seat on the NPCC core committee. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Updated at 2nd October 2026 at 2:00pm
Ezung was 76 years old. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, and a granddaughter. His father was P.E. Ezung, a prominent figure in Naga history and a contemporary of A.Z. Phizo.
Beyond his time in the assembly, Ezung served as the working president of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee from 2018 to 2022. He was a member of the NPCC Political Affairs Committee and the Core Committee constituted by the All India Congress Committee in September 2025. During his tenure as a minister, he handled portfolios including Power, Housing, and Home Guards.
Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation members noted that Ezung hailed from Yonchucho village. The Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas faction highlighted his service as Speaker between 1985 and 1986.
Updated at 2nd October 2026 at 5:49pm
Ezung was 76 years old. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, and a granddaughter. His father was P.E. Ezung, a known figure in Naga history and a contemporary of A.Z. Phizo. Born in Yonchucho village, Ezung began his political climb in 1982.
He served as working president of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee from 2018 to 2022. He held a seat on the NPCC Political Affairs Committee and was a member of the Core Committee formed by the All India Congress Committee in September 2025. During his time as a minister, he managed Power, Housing, and Home Guards. The Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas faction noted his term as Speaker ran from 1985 to 1986.
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