New Delhi, August 19, 2026: Renowned Naga peace activist, social worker and moral leader Niketu Iralu passed away at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday at BLK Hospital in New Delhi. He was 91.
Iralu was widely respected for his decades-long commitment to peace, reconciliation and the rebuilding of trust among the Naga people. His death marks the passing of a prominent voice in the Naga peace movement and a figure who devoted much of his life to articulating the Naga cause and promoting dialogue.
In a condolence message, former bureaucrat and Manipur Legislative Assembly member Ram Muivah described Iralu as a “Naga conscience keeper” and one of the most perceptive and deep thinkers who articulated the Naga cause to the world.
“His over six decades of dedication to the peace movement will be remembered by the Naga people,” Muivah said, adding that Iralu’s departure would be deeply felt by those who value peace and human dignity.
Iralu spent part of his youth in Australia as a member of the Moral Re-Armament Movement. After several decades in Australia, he returned to India and lived and worked at Panchgani in Maharashtra, where he met his wife, Christine.
Reflecting on Iralu’s contribution to the Naga political journey, Muivah said he understood nation-building as a work in progress and believed that the development of the Naga nation was a cumulative and evolutionary process.
His passing comes at a significant moment in the continuing Naga political journey. Over the decades, Iralu witnessed and engaged with the challenges, divisions and aspirations surrounding the Naga movement, while consistently emphasizing peace, reconciliation and human dignity.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, and a son.
As tributes pour in, many are remembering Niketu Iralu not only for his contribution to the Naga peace movement but also for his lifelong commitment to dialogue, reconciliation and the pursuit of peace.
Farewell, Uncle Niketu.
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