Imphal Aug 29 UNA: The 81st death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang who fought against the colonial British Empire in Manipur was observed today at the Jadonang Memorial Park in Imphal organized by the death anniversary observation committee of Haipou Jadonang.
During the observation representatives of civil organizations like, United People Front, All Manipur United Club organization, Zeliangrong Union Assam/Manipur/ Nagaland, Poirei Leimarol, ICHAM, IPSA attended the function.
The leaders of various civil societies paid homage to the late freedom fighter who worked for the Zeliangrong people by liberating his people from the rule of British. A two minute silence, shouting of traditional ho hoing, offering of sacred wine, paying of floral tribute and singing of prayer songs written by Jadonang marked the observation.
ICHAM president, N. Rajendra said that it is unfortunate to know that till today the government of Manipur is yet to recognize Haipou Jadonang and demanded that the day should be observed as state function. Today various freedom fighter whether from state or outside , many of them are recognized and observed the day of the freedom fighter by announcing state holiday or national holiday.
He further said that this kind of action shows that the state government is not aware of Manipur freedom movement.
LP Golmei, (IAS) who was present in the function also said that Jadonang was a social reformer, a person with political vision , and worked for the welfare of the Nagas and also to bring peace, harmony and development between the various communities residing in Manipur.
He also added that, though he is not in the midst of us, his sacrifice will always be remembered .
Jadonang was born in 1905 to Thiudai Malangmei and Tabonliu at Kambiron village in Tamenglong district. He was the first Naga who claimed himself to be “Messiah King” of Nagas to liberate his people from the rule of Bristish.
Jadonang was jailed in Tamenglong jail in 1927 for calling the people to fight against the British government and thereby causing unrest among the Zeliangrong people. Confronted by the outburst of violence the then political agent of Manipur state J.C. Higgins arrested Jadonang from Cachar in 1931. On August 29, 1931, after a short trial, the then political agent J.C. Higgins passed a death sentence and was hanged to death on the order of the British government at the bank of Nambul River behind Imphal Central Jail where a memorial park is maintained.
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