Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh Thursday conferred the first 'Award for Peace and Socio-Political Service' to three personalities of Nagaland.
The recipients are Rev Shihoto Swunhetho (posthumous) and Rev V K Nuh for peace initiatives and Chingwang Konyak for socio-political service to the people of the State.
Singh handed over the awards at a programme organized by Jayprakash Narayan Memorial Trust, Nagaland here at Rhododendron Hall.
Addressing the gathering, Singh said Jayprakash Narayan talked about the Nagas and the problems of the Nagas in various parts of the country.
Nagaland Minister for Agriculture and Co-operation, G. Kaito Aye maintained that Jayprakash Narayans participation and contribution towards "resolving" the Naga political conflict has been one of the most significant chapters in the history of Naga political movements.
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