Standing close to the shock of Uncle Niketu Iralu’s passing, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation struggles to see clearly through the cloud of grief. Yet even in sorrow, his life emerges as an epic, an extraordinary story authored by God Himself.
Uncle Niketu’s unwavering commitment to justice and his unvarying support for every cause of human rights marked him as a rare moral personality in our times. His record as a champion of peace, reconciliation, and healing remains unmatched. Wherever he stood, his presence carried with it the assurance of godliness, a quiet testimony that inspired confidence and hope.
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His life was not merely lived; it was offered, poured out in service to the people, to truth, and to the vision of a reconciled community. In him, the Naga story found a witness who believed that peace was not an abstract ideal but a lived discipline, nurtured through dialogue, humility, and courage.
As we bid him good night, we acknowledge that his day of earthly labor is over. Yet we hold fast to the promise of that glad morning when all the saints of God are gathered home. There, in the company of the faithful, we shall meet again and recount the story of how, by grace, we have overcome.
Uncle Niketu’s legacy will endure, not only in the annals of Naga history but in the conscience of all who seek peace and healing in fractured worlds. His life calls us to continue the journey he began, to walk the path of reconciliation with courage and faith.
Wati Aier
Forum for Naga Reconciliation.
