Naga Raj, Naga rule. Our Raj, our Government. Nothing overtly said here, but in giving a brief account of how Naga leaders under the UNC and later NSCN launched a movement against the Government of India, to the ceasefire agreement and later to the inking of the Framework Agreement, the address of UNC president Gaidon […]
Naga Raj, Naga rule. Our Raj, our Government. Nothing overtly said here, but in giving a brief account of how Naga leaders under the UNC and later NSCN launched a movement against the Government of India, to the ceasefire agreement and later to the inking of the Framework Agreement, the address of UNC president Gaidon […]
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IMPHAL, August 31: The 83rd death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang was held at his birthplace Puilaunh (Kambiron) village on August 29. Besides the villagers offering floral tribute at his final
IMPHAL, August 31: The 83rd death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang was held at his birthplace Puilaunh (Kambiron) village on August 29.
Besides the villagers offering floral tribute at his final resting place located atop Kambiron hill, there were not many dignitaries or elected representatives to pay homage to the freedom fighter.
The memorial function was held by the Haipou Jadonang Memorial Trust which is mostly comprised of Kambiron villagers at the community hall where a bust of Jadonang is erected.
ADC member of Nungba, G Aphang and chairman of Kambiron village attended the function as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
A brief history of Haipou Jadonang was related to the gathering by Pounamgai Kamei, former chairman of the Trust.
According to Pounamgai, his mother was a follower of the freedom fighter.
Puilaunh village (a village guided by the deity) was one of the oldest Zeliangrong villages and was located atop the hill, later the villagers shifted altogether to the foothills during the end part of 1993.
The village at present has nearly 147 households with the main inhabitants being from the clans of Kamei, Gangmei and Dangmei.
Jadonang was born in the village in 1905 as the third son of Thudai Malangmei and Chunlungliu Dangmei.
Pounamgai Kamei said Jadonang’s father died early and he was mainly brought up by an ailing mother.
In his teens , Jadonang was a spirited youth and a devout worshipper of Khanglinlung, he said.
According to the villagers and functional chairman of the observation, RK Athuan, the observation is held since 2006 and the funds are mostly donated from the villagers. There have been no steps from the side of the Government to help in organising the function till date.
He voiced that the final resting site of the freedom fighter to be declared a historical site.
The main program of the function was the parade contest, the villagers took out the parade which was taught by Jadonang himself. It involves different postures and a march past in traditional wear.
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IMPHAL, August 29: Haipou Jadonang had dedicated his life for the people of the State in general, and particularly the Zeliangrong community. It is because of his spirit of defiance
IMPHAL, August 29: Haipou Jadonang had dedicated his life for the people of the State in general, and particularly the Zeliangrong community. It is because of his spirit of defiance that the Zeliangrong are still able to preserve and protect the rich culture and custom. Today’s youths should follow his footsteps.
This was stated by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, during the observation of the 83rd Death Anniversary of freedom fighter Jadonang, today at Jadonang Memorial Park, Keishampat Imphal.
Respected figure of social work in the State, Th Iboyaima, MLA Tamei, Vice Chairman Hills Area Committee J Kikhongbou Newmai, MLA Tamenglong P Janghemlung and former Union Home Minister State K Meijinlung were also present in the observation.
The State leaders, invitees and many people from all walks of life paid floral tributes and observed two minutes silence as mark of respect to the departed freedom fighter.
It may be recalled that Jadonang was born at Kambiron village in Tamenglong district in 1905 and he was a Zeliangrong by birth. He was hanged to death by the British on this day, August 29, 1931 at the present Memorial Park on charges of high treason and waging war against the British Empire.
Gaikhangam today, once again declared the July Cabinet resolution of naming a Railway substation after Haipou Jadonang, which is now undergoing construction. He also said that a nine feet tall bronze statue of Jadonang, with an estimated cost of around Rs 50 lakhs will be ready before the coming anniversary.
Meanwhile, the anniversary was also observed at Langthabal Chingthak village organised by Kalyan Ashram Manipur.
The occasion was graced by Karam Shyam Singh, MLA Langthabal as the chief guest, Kripa Prasad Singh, vice president, Akhil Bharatiya Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram as the president and A Brajakumar Sharma, of RSS an Dr Bilashini as guests of honour.
During the occasion Dr K Lamalu Assistant Professor, Department of Adult Education MU narrated a brief history of Haipou Jadonang and patriotic songs were also presented by the Kalyan Ashram students.
Speaking at the function Kripa Prasad Singh said that all the institutes of Kalyan Ashram in India observed the 83rd death anniversary of Jadonang as he is also one among the freedom fighters of the country who deserves great respect.
The programme committee of Haipou Jadonang Death Anniversary Observation 2014 also observed the 83rd death anniversary at Tarung Committee Hall.
The occasion was attended by J Kikhongbou Newmai, vice chairman, Hills Area Committee, MLA Tamei A/C as the chief guest, K Humaliabou, chairman ADC, Tamenglong as the guest of honour and Ningthaodai Gonmei, former president, All Zeliangrong Students Union as the president and Akham Gonmei, research scholar as the main speaker of the occasion.
Adding luster to the occasion, the Zaliangrong Student’s Union Southern Area Manipur has also observed the 83rd Haipou Jadonang Death Anniversary at Gilgal English High School, Loktak Project under Churchandpur District, said a statement.
With the observation the 2nd Jadonang Memorial Painting Competition which was sponsored by the NHPC Ltd Loktak Project under the theme “Mother Nature: the giver of life” and Beauty of cultural diversity” were also held today. Students from many schools studying in the area participated in the competition.
In the function Dr Thuanreilung Phaomei asserted that Jadonang was not only freedom fighter of Zeliangrong community but also a national freedom fighter too. He was wrongly accused and hanged to death by the British.
In the function Isaac Vungkhunlal Deputy Manager HRD NHPC Ltd , Kabidim Pamei chairman Gilgal English High School were also present. Later prizes for the competition were distributed to the students, added the statement.
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IMPHAL, August 27: The sacrifice made by the brave Haipou Jadonang for ushering a better future for his community, and his struggle against the colonial regime has become more relevant
IMPHAL, August 27: The sacrifice made by the brave Haipou Jadonang for ushering a better future for his community, and his struggle against the colonial regime has become more relevant today, said a statement of the Coordination Committee, a conglomerate of six proscribed organisations of Manipur, namely: KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), RPF & UNLF.
The statement signed by its media coordinator, H Poirei has paid revolutionary salute to Jadonang on his 83rd death anniversary which is on August 29. Praising Jadonang for his pioneering leadership role he played for Kabui community in particular and Manipur in general, while fighting against the British, it said Jadonang’s struggle was towards achieving sovereignty of the land.
Recalling that Jadonang was born to Thiudai and Tabonliu in Kambiron village of Tamenglong, in the year 1905, when British colonial rule prevailed over Manipur following the 1891 battle, it said Jadonang grew up to be an upright patriot.
The statement continued that Jadonang stood against oppressive decrees of the then colonial British and the King, who forced upon hill people to do hard manual jobs like carrying their loads; collecting undue taxes from households etc.
It continued that Jadonang firm stand gave a clarion call against the human right violations meted out to the people, and thereby gave an impetus to anti-colonial struggle. Jadonang unmasked the sinister designs of colonialism by following the indigenous culture and religion, Jadonang had a firm belief that he could save his countrymen from the colonial yoke, said the statement.
Further, the statement said Jadonang’s action of mobilising his countrymen against the British became a big headache for the coloniser. Accordingly, the British hatched a plan to capture Jadonang by giving false charges to him. Jadonang was captured on February 19, 1928 from Binakandi, Cachar.
Adding that Jadonang was tried by the then political agent JC Higgins, who acted as both judge and prosecutor, charged him with IPC Section 302/109 and 320/149, without giving any opportunity to defend himself; the statement maintained that Jadonang was hanged to death on August 29, 1931 near the bank of Nambool River in a hasty manner.
Had Jadonang been alive for a longer time, without getting caught by the British, the history of anti-colonial struggle would have taken a different course, it said.
The statement continued that there is an urgent need to follow the footsteps of Jadonang by today’s generation, whose ideals were based on indigenous and cultural moorings. It said the colonial legacy of the British is still being practiced by India; therefore it is important to fight against the colonial oppression with the same ideals of Jadonang.
Further continuing that the Indian colonial regime has been trying to erase the rich indigenous imprints of this land from the surface of the earth, it said there is no other way, except furthering the anti-colonial struggle with a united force of the people. This will be a true tribute to Jadonang, the statement added.
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