ZUF observes Jadonang's death anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 29 2015 :
The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) expressed gratitude to the people of Zeliangrong and other tribes for joining the 84th Haipou Jadonang death anniversary at various Zeliangrong inhabited areas and in other places.
ZUF in a statement said that Jadonang was a spiritual leader and political activist from Puiluan, Tamenglong district.
He founded the Heraka religious movement, and declared himself as the "messiah king" of the Nagas and is also known to have brought renaissance among the Nagas.
His movement was widespread in the Zeliangrong territory before the people embraced Christianity.
He also envisaged an independent Naga kingdom ("Makam Gwangdi" or Naga Raj), which resulted in fights with the British rulers of India.
Jadonang was arrested at Tamenglong in December 1928.He was hanged in Imphal on Aug 29,
1931 .
The ZUF observed the death anniversary with great pomp and show at its general headquarters, with its Home Secretary as the chief guest and Saphin, Inzoulakbe Zeme at Makuilongdi and Ashalu region respectively.
Chief guest of the function said "Haipou Jadonang was a man of humanity endowed with bravery who stood for his land and people till his last breath.
Leaders of Zeliangrong should emulate him and persistently and selflessly work for the betterment of the people and society" .
He urged the Zeliangrong leaders not to be wearied in serving and protecting the people and land.