Melhupra Vero
Melhupra Vero (1934 – January 24, 2020) was an Indian politician and the first member of parliament from among the Naga people.[2] Born in the Dimapur city of the Indian state of Nagaland, Vero contested the Rajya Sabha in 1989 and won the election as an Indian National Congress candidate.[3][4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2006, for his contributions to society.[5] On 1 October 2015, the Government of Nagaland honoured him during the International Day of Older Persons celebrations.[6]
Melhupra Vero | |
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Born | 1934[1] Runguzu village, Phek District, Nagaland, India |
Died | (aged 86) Dimapur |
Resting place | Runguzu junction |
Occupation | Politician and Social worker |
Awards | Padma Shri |
References
- Who is who, pg. 58
- "A festival for beauty forever: Tributes on International Day for the elderly". Easter Mirror Nagaland. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- "AC: Nagaland 1989". India Votes. 1989. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- "Empowering India". Empowering India. 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- "Continue teaching young people". Morung Express. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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