81st Death Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Haipou Jadonang observed today

Universal News Agency
Imphal Aug 29: The 81st death anniversary of Haipou Jodanang who fought against the colonial movement of the British government in Manipur was observed today at the Jadonang Memorial Park in Imphal organized by the death anniversary observation committee of Haipou Jadonang.

People paying floral tributes to Haipou Jodanang on his 81st death anniversary observation.

During the observation various state civil organization, United People Front, All Manipur United Club organization, Zeliangrong Union Assam/Manipur/ Nagaland, Poirei Leimarol, ICHAM, IPSA etc leaders were attend the function. However, none of the state VIPs where attended.

The leaders of various civil societies paid homage to the late freedom fighter who worked for the Zeliangrong peoples to liberate his people from the rule of British. A 2 (two) minute silence, shouting of traditional ho hoing, offering of sacred wine, paying of floral tribute and singing of prayer songs written by Jadonang as mark the observation.

While speaking to the observation ICHAM president, N. Rajendra said that it is unfortunate to know that till today the government of Manipur is yet not recognized Haipou Jadonang and observed the day as state function. Today various freedom fighter whether from state or outside state, 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 lacking in knowledge of Manipur freedom fighter histories.

LP Golmei, (IAS) who present in the function also said that Jadonang is a social reformer, a person with political vision for his people, and works for the welfare of the Nagas and also to bring peace, harmony and development between the various communities resided in Manipur.

He also added that, though he is not in the midst of us, his sacrificed for us will always remaineed in the history.

In the meantime mentioned may be made that, Jadonang was born in 1905 to Thiudai Malangmei (father) and Tabonliu (mother) at Kambiron village in Tamenglong district. He is 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. The pioneer and champion of anti colonial movement in north east India ended his life as a martyr.