Remembering Niketu Iralu’s shining arc: Peace activist, bridge between Nagas, mainland India

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Premium A Naga elder who dedicated his life to the pursuit of solutions through non-violence, dialogue and reconciliation, “uncle Niketu” now lies in rest, forever under Nagaland stars, in the garden of his “House of Listening”. Niketu Iralu (Credits: Wangyal) 8 min readNew DelhiAug 22, 2026 04:56 AM IST First published on: Aug 21, 2026 at 06:18 PM IST We work with people professionally all our lives, but it is only a few who really touch us in a meaningful way. Niketu Iralu from Nagaland, who died in a hospital in Delhi on August 18 at the age of 91, was such a figure who touched the lives of countless people he met. Latest Comment Post Comment Read Comments