IMPHAL, Aug 24: The Haipou Jadonang Statue & Park Development Committee-Manipur has informed that as desired by the general public, the committee is organising the solemn occasion for unveiling the bronze statue of Haipou Jadonang on his 84th Death Anniversary which is to be held on August 29 at the park in a befitting manner.
A statement of the committee said the park in the name of Haipou Jadonang was built in 2006 with the assistance of the State government, near the site of his hanging in between the Imphal River and the Nambul River and a bronze statue has been erected within the park.
It said the people of Manipur have shown its gratitude to the State government for the development of the park and installation of the statue.
It has further appealed to all ethnic communities of Manipur including CSOs, religious leaders and people from the different walks of like to join the solemn observation of the 84th Death anniversary and unveiling of the Statue of the freedom fighter on August 29 at 10am at the haipou Jadonang Park, Keishampat.
It has further appealed to all concern not to call bandhs or blockade on the day.
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