Jadonang’s ideology of oneness still relevant, says UNC chief

Jadonang’s ideology of oneness still relevant, says UNC chief

Zeliangrong community observes Haipou’s 86th martyr’s day

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Aug 29

The ideology of oneness proposed by Jadonang is still relevant today and should be endorsed by all, said Gaidon Kamei, UNC president at the observance of 86th martyr’s day of Jadonang at Koirengei Zeliangrong village.

The programme was organised jointly by Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Youth Front, Manipur.

Today marks the day of hanging of Jadonang by the Britishers in 1931 at the age of 26 in Nambul river, present day Imphal Jail for waging war against the British empire.

Gaidon added that he was a man of intellect even if he was not an educated man. He saw the future when no one had and laid a foundation of Naga Raj movement and fought for it.

Soso Lorho, convener of Naga Political Leaders’ Forum (NPLF), chief guest of the function emphasised that this day is a platform to discuss his ideology and achievements and also to be more practical and bring back to life the ideology he propagated 86 years ago.

Jadonang worked hard not for his interests but for the Naga people as a whole, he reiterated.

One minute silence was observed to pay tribute to the freedom fighter. Professor of history, Lanbilung Gonmei, Imphal village talked on “Haipou Jadonang as freedom fighter; India or Naga freedom fighter”.

The programme was attended by D. Athuibou former MLA and Ashinpou Gangmei, chairman of Committee for Alternative Arrangement, UNC as guest of honour and president respectively. Many other social and political leaders also attended the programme.

This special day was also observed in his birth place, Kambiron, organised by Haipou Jadonang Memorial Trust at Haipou Jadonang community hall, Puiluan (Kambiron) village.

Nungba SDO, Ganguiliu Gangmei, former ADC member Aphang Gonmei and village chairman Kakaodai Gangmei attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.

Solomon Kamei, read out the detailed history of Jadonang from his early childhood days to the day he was martyred.

“The freedom fighter’s ideology and teachings should be preserved and promoted by us, the villagers and his integrity should be preserved as the true local men of a great leader like Jadonang”, said the chairman of the village.

A memorandum was submitted a few months back to CM Biren and he had given positive response but work has not started yet to beautify the village, said the chairman.

The day was widely celebrated today even at Silchar, Assam organised by Zeliangrong Students Union Silchar under the theme “Heralding the heroic sacrifice for unity”.

ZUF echoes Jadonang’s dream to unite his people

The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) today observed the 86th Martyrdom of Haipou Jadonang today at its general head quarter, in Tamenglong district.

A statement issued by James Kamei, the “home secretary” of the outfit, said the observance was attended by Jenchui Kamei, ZUF chairman and Nickson Thoitak (Arei) chief of army Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF) as the chief guest and guest of hounour respectively.

The programme began with three minute silence prayer paying homage to the legend for his supreme sacrifices for the freedom of the Zeliangrong people and its kindred tribe in particular  and Nagas in general from the British empire, it said.

Today, Jadonang is remembered for his courage, and vigor that fought against the British colonial forces, cultural imperialism and his campaign to protect and preserve traditional or indigenous culture of his people, it continued.

The statement further said ZUF chairman in his chief guest speech, recollected that Jadonang was not only a freedom fighter but also a spiritual guide, prophet, healer and preacher.

Despite of so many attempts to take his life by the British forces, he was not disheartened with all the threat but continued to work for the cause of his people and strive to bring peace, understanding and bridging the gap between different communities in the state, it said.

It said Jenchui further pointed out that Jadonang dedicated his life for the progress and upliftment of his people and it was his dream to unite his people and strive for progress and live fearlessly. Though his dream was not interpreted into reality during his lifetime yet he left his footprints to follow by his fellow citizen.

“As we remembered our true hero and recollect his heroic deeds, chairman appeals to Zeliangrong people to reaffirm ourselves to pass on this rich heritage to the younger generation to continuing striving for excellence and unity of Zeliangrong people living across the globe to interpret his dream into reality” it quoted.

The ZUF also extended its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the Zeliangrong frontal organizations, schools/institutes, villages for observing this very occasion to our true patriotic hero and social reformer.

It further appealed to all the Zeliangrong citizens to extend its support to the outfit in days to come.

Jadonang’s ideology of oneness still relevant, says UNC chief

Zeliangrong community observes Haipou’s 86th martyr’s day

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Aug 29

The ideology of oneness proposed by Jadonang is still relevant today and should be endorsed by all, said Gaidon Kamei, UNC president at the observance of 86th martyr’s day of Jadonang at Koirengei Zeliangrong village.

The programme was organised jointly by Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Youth Front, Manipur.

Today marks the day of hanging of Jadonang by the Britishers in 1931 at the age of 26 in Nambul river, present day Imphal Jail for waging war against the British empire.

Gaidon added that he was a man of intellect even if he was not an educated man. He saw the future when no one had and laid a foundation of Naga Raj movement and fought for it.

Soso Lorho, convener of Naga Political Leaders’ Forum (NPLF), chief guest of the function emphasised that this day is a platform to discuss his ideology and achievements and also to be more practical and bring back to life the ideology he propagated 86 years ago.

Jadonang worked hard not for his interests but for the Naga people as a whole, he reiterated.

One minute silence was observed to pay tribute to the freedom fighter. Professor of history, Lanbilung Gonmei, Imphal village talked on “Haipou Jadonang as freedom fighter; India or Naga freedom fighter”.

The programme was attended by D. Athuibou former MLA and Ashinpou Gangmei, chairman of Committee for Alternative Arrangement, UNC as guest of honour and president respectively. Many other social and political leaders also attended the programme.

This special day was also observed in his birth place, Kambiron, organised by Haipou Jadonang Memorial Trust at Haipou Jadonang community hall, Puiluan (Kambiron) village.

Nungba SDO, Ganguiliu Gangmei, former ADC member Aphang Gonmei and village chairman Kakaodai Gangmei attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.

Solomon Kamei, read out the detailed history of Jadonang from his early childhood days to the day he was martyred.

“The freedom fighter’s ideology and teachings should be preserved and promoted by us, the villagers and his integrity should be preserved as the true local men of a great leader like Jadonang”, said the chairman of the village.

A memorandum was submitted a few months back to CM Biren and he had given positive response but work has not started yet to beautify the village, said the chairman.

The day was widely celebrated today even at Silchar, Assam organised by Zeliangrong Students Union Silchar under the theme “Heralding the heroic sacrifice for unity”.

ZUF echoes Jadonang’s dream to unite his people

The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) today observed the 86th Martyrdom of Haipou Jadonang today at its general head quarter, in Tamenglong district.

A statement issued by James Kamei, the “home secretary” of the outfit, said the observance was attended by Jenchui Kamei, ZUF chairman and Nickson Thoitak (Arei) chief of army Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF) as the chief guest and guest of hounour respectively.

The programme began with three minute silence prayer paying homage to the legend for his supreme sacrifices for the freedom of the Zeliangrong people and its kindred tribe in particular  and Nagas in general from the British empire, it said.

Today, Jadonang is remembered for his courage, and vigor that fought against the British colonial forces, cultural imperialism and his campaign to protect and preserve traditional or indigenous culture of his people, it continued.

The statement further said ZUF chairman in his chief guest speech, recollected that Jadonang was not only a freedom fighter but also a spiritual guide, prophet, healer and preacher.

Despite of so many attempts to take his life by the British forces, he was not disheartened with all the threat but continued to work for the cause of his people and strive to bring peace, understanding and bridging the gap between different communities in the state, it said.

It said Jenchui further pointed out that Jadonang dedicated his life for the progress and upliftment of his people and it was his dream to unite his people and strive for progress and live fearlessly. Though his dream was not interpreted into reality during his lifetime yet he left his footprints to follow by his fellow citizen.

“As we remembered our true hero and recollect his heroic deeds, chairman appeals to Zeliangrong people to reaffirm ourselves to pass on this rich heritage to the younger generation to continuing striving for excellence and unity of Zeliangrong people living across the globe to interpret his dream into reality” it quoted.

The ZUF also extended its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the Zeliangrong frontal organizations, schools/institutes, villages for observing this very occasion to our true patriotic hero and social reformer.

It further appealed to all the Zeliangrong citizens to extend its support to the outfit in days to come.

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