Guwahati,June 13:Archbishop of Guwahati Thomas Menamparampil has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his initiatives to bring peace among ethnic communities of the North East.
The Archbishop’s name has been nominated by a popular Italian magazine ‘Il Bollettino Salesiano’ which also published a four-page story on Menamparampil in its June edition titled ‘A Bishop for Nobel Prize’.
“I had not expected the nomination, but was overwhelmed by it. I was told about the possibility of such a development during my visit to Rome last month,” Menamparampil said here today.
“The award does not matter while carrying out peace initiatives. I will continue my mission for peace irrespective of whether I get any recognition or award. The need of the hour is adopting a non-confrontational attitude, tolerance and respect for each other for lasting peace in society,” the Archbishop said.
—-Agencies