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	The 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly began its fifth session with obituary references to Vero and [[Z. Obed]].<ref>{{Cite news\|date=7 February 2020\|title=Sharingain Longkumer elects as Speaker of Nagaland Assembly\|work=[[United News of India]]}}</ref>		The 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly began its fifth session with obituary references to Vero and [[Z. Obed]].<ref>{{Cite news\|date=7 February 2020\|title=Sharingain Longkumer elects as Speaker of Nagaland Assembly\|work=[[United News of India]]}}</ref>

	In his eulogy, [[Niketu Iralu]] wrote,<blockquote>The restoration of unity of the Naga family was Vero’s deepest longing. The trust and goodwill for one another his leadership started to generate made all Nagas believe afresh in the vision “Nagas are One”. He fought for it with conviction and a sense of urgency... Vivid memories of Vero’s shrewdness, humility, unfailing sense of humour and genuine goodwill for all stand out, as I try to reflect on what he gave to his people as a public leader. We have no doubt what he did and gave lives on in our search and unyielding struggle to become what we must become despite our shortcomings and failures.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|last=Iralu\|first=Niketu\|date=28 January 2020\|title=Melhupra Vero: What stands out about him?\|work=[[Morung Express]]\|url=https://morungexpress.com/melhupra-vero-what-stands-out-about-him\|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref></blockquote>~~{{Portal\|India\|Politics}}~~		In his eulogy, [[Niketu Iralu]] wrote,<blockquote>The restoration of unity of the Naga family was Vero’s deepest longing. The trust and goodwill for one another his leadership started to generate made all Nagas believe afresh in the vision “Nagas are One”. He fought for it with conviction and a sense of urgency... Vivid memories of Vero’s shrewdness, humility, unfailing sense of humour and genuine goodwill for all stand out, as I try to reflect on what he gave to his people as a public leader. We have no doubt what he did and gave lives on in our search and unyielding struggle to become what we must become despite our shortcomings and failures.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news\|last=Iralu\|first=Niketu\|date=28 January 2020\|title=Melhupra Vero: What stands out about him?\|work=[[Morung Express]]\|url=https://morungexpress.com/melhupra-vero-what-stands-out-about-him\|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref></blockquote>

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{{short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Mülhüpra Vero
| birth_date = 1934<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OgLB6l1QWcIC&q=Melhupra+Vero+1934&dq=Melhupra+Vero+1934&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2ja2juJznAhU6UxUIHXyNA_QQ6AEIKzAA Who is who, pg. 58]</ref>
| birth_place = Rünguzu Village, [[Phek district|Phek District]], [[Nagaland]]
| death_date = {{Death date and given age|2020|01|24|86|df=y}}
| death_place = Walford, [[Dimapur]], Nagaland
| resting_place = Rünguzu Junction
| occupation = [[Politician]], [[Social worker]]
| education = [[St. Edmund's College, Shillong]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]])
| spouse = Kerele Vero
| children = 2
| awards = [[Padma Shri]]
}}

'''Mülhüpra Vero''' (1934–2020) was an Indian politician and the first [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|member of parliament]] from among the [[Naga people]].<ref name="A festival for beauty forever: Tributes on International Day for the elderly">{{cite web | url=http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/a-festival-for-beauty-forever-tributes-on-international-day-for-the-elderly/ | title=A festival for beauty forever: Tributes on International Day for the elderly | publisher=Easter Mirror Nagaland | date=1 October 2015 | access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref> He was the recipient of the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2006 for his contribution to the social work.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|date=2015|title=Padma Awards|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf|archive-date=15 October 2015|access-date=21 July 2015|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India}}</ref>

== Early life ==
In 1934, Vero was born in Rünguzu village in present day [[Phek district|Phek District]].

He began his studies at the Middle School in [[Chozuba]], and completed his matriculation from Government High School Kohima in 1956. He completed his BA from [[St. Edmund's College, Shillong]] in 1959.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=24 January 2020|title=Former MP and Padma Shri recipient Melhüpra Vero passes away|work=[[Eastern Mirror]]}}</ref>

== Political Life ==
When the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the [[Rajya Sabha]] in December 1967, Vero demanded that English be continued for an indefinite period both at the Centre and in states as Nagaland had already adopted English as its official language.<ref>{{Cite news|last=UNI and PTI|date=22 December 1967|title=Demand for withdrawal of Language Bill|page=12|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

He was elected to the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]] twice: first from Phek (1974) on a [[Naga National Organisation]] ticket, and later from Chozuba (1979).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Nagaland Post News|date=24 January 2020|title=M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies|work=[[Nagaland Post]]|url=https://www.nagalandpost.com/m-vero-first-naga-mp-rs--ex-minister-dies/210231.html|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref>

Vero was elected as the first President of the newly-instituted Naga Hoho in 1997. At its first session, he said,<blockquote>I know I am not a good man. But if the Nagas think I am good, I am very happy. And as I also know I am not a clever and able man in any field, I must tell you I will not be able to do anything good for the Nagas. But I promise I will not do anything bad for our people. I ask you and God to help me. Thank you.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Iralu|first=Niketu|date=28 January 2020|title=Melhupra Vero: What stands out about him?|work=[[Morung Express]]|url=https://morungexpress.com/melhupra-vero-what-stands-out-about-him|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref></blockquote>As the president, he attended the Atlanta Peace conference. As part of the Naga Hoho, he facilitated the ceasefire between the Naga underground groups and the Government of India. He retained the position until 2004.<ref name=":0" />

On 1 October 2015, the [[Government of Nagaland]] honoured him during the [[International Day of Older Persons]] celebrations.<ref name="Continue teaching young people">{{cite web | url=http://morungexpress.com/international-day-of-older-persons-observed/ | title=Continue teaching young people | newspaper=Morung Express | date=1 October 2015 | access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref>

== Death ==
Vero died on 24 January 2020 after a brief illness at his residence in Dimapur. He is survived by his wife, Kerele Vero, a son, a daughter,<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=24 January 2020|title=Former MP and Padma Shri recipient Melhüpra Vero passes away|work=[[Eastern Mirror]]}}</ref> nine grandchildren, and a great grandson.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Nagaland Post News|date=24 January 2020|title=M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies|work=[[Nagaland Post]]|url=https://www.nagalandpost.com/m-vero-first-naga-mp-rs--ex-minister-dies/210231.html|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref>

Then Nagaland Governor, [[R. N. Ravi]] said, "the state has lost a dedicated and sincere public leader."<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Nagaland Post News|date=24 January 2020|title=M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies|work=[[Nagaland Post]]|url=https://www.nagalandpost.com/m-vero-first-naga-mp-rs--ex-minister-dies/210231.html|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref> [[Chingwang Konyak]] regarding Vero as a very good friend reminsced,<blockquote>[we] both had been closely associated since the days of NNO in late 1960s and later in [Indian National] Congress party... I have numerous fond memories of us together as young men in our mid 30s – full of josh and enthusiasm to serve the people. I found him to be a jovial and kind-hearted person ready to sacrifice his personal comforts for the cause of the society.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Nagaland Post News|date=24 January 2020|title=M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies|work=[[Nagaland Post]]|url=https://www.nagalandpost.com/m-vero-first-naga-mp-rs--ex-minister-dies/210231.html|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref></blockquote>The [[Naga Mothers' Association]] also conveyed their condolences with the words, "He was a man who had deep concern for the younger generation and understood and encouraged women leaders to create space within the Naga society."<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Nagaland Post News|date=24 January 2020|title=M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies|work=[[Nagaland Post]]|url=https://www.nagalandpost.com/m-vero-first-naga-mp-rs--ex-minister-dies/210231.html|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref>

The [[National Socialist Council of Nagaland]] (I-M) also conveyed their shock and bereavement at Vero's death. In their statement, they noted that Vero "left no stone unturned to show his love and concern for the Naga issue" and he appealed to "all the Naga national political groups to reconcile through the spirit of forgive and forget."<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 January 2020|title=NSCN(I-M) condoles|work=[[Imphal Free Press]]}}</ref>

The 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly began its fifth session with obituary references to Vero and [[Z. Obed]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 February 2020|title=Sharingain Longkumer elects as Speaker of Nagaland Assembly|work=[[United News of India]]}}</ref>

In his eulogy, [[Niketu Iralu]] wrote,<blockquote>The restoration of unity of the Naga family was Vero’s deepest longing. The trust and goodwill for one another his leadership started to generate made all Nagas believe afresh in the vision “Nagas are One”. He fought for it with conviction and a sense of urgency... Vivid memories of Vero’s shrewdness, humility, unfailing sense of humour and genuine goodwill for all stand out, as I try to reflect on what he gave to his people as a public leader. We have no doubt what he did and gave lives on in our search and unyielding struggle to become what we must become despite our shortcomings and failures.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Iralu|first=Niketu|date=28 January 2020|title=Melhupra Vero: What stands out about him?|work=[[Morung Express]]|url=https://morungexpress.com/melhupra-vero-what-stands-out-about-him|access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref></blockquote>{{Portal|India|Politics}}

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