89th Haipou Jadonang's death anniversary
ZCOs urge NSCN-IM to stop using Jadonang name
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 29 2020: Zeliangrong Civil Organizations (ZCOs) observed the 89th death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang at ZSUM, Imphal.

Haipou Jadonang, a pioneer and freedom fighter and the founder of the "Naga Raj" was hanged on August 29, 1931, by the British Government for launching a strong resistance movement against the Administration, said a statement of ZCOs.

Saying that his supreme sacrifice made for the cause of people's freedom and emancipation from the bondage of British rule is highly honoured and respected by every reasoning people irrespective of caste and creed.

89th Haipou Jadonang's death anniversary

ZCOs added that his supreme sacrifice is becoming more and more significant with the time which is evident by the widespread observance of his martyrdom anniversary in every part of the country.

Athuan Abonmai, president, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) on behalf of ZCOs and representing the Zeliangrong people living in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland said that the supreme sacrifice of Haipou Jadonang for the cause of the people should not be misused to suit the vested interest of particular group or sections of people.

The Baudi president advised the NSCN (IM) to stop undermining the supreme sacrifice of Jadonang and to stop misusing his name just to identify the place of few cadres stationed as "Jadonang Battalion" or "Jadonang Brigade" .

The Zeliangrong people cannot tolerate the misuse of "Jadonang" hence the NSCN (IM) should immediately stop using it.

There should be no confusion that "Jadonang" was an extraordinary personality who had a clear vision unlike the present-day self-proclaimed leaders, it added.

The British administration to execute him had implicated on the charge of murder which was not related to him at all, said ZCOs.

The ZCOs also said that the present days self-proclaimed leaders are preoccupied with fears and full of confusions for which the innocent Naga people who are yearning for peace and progress have now openly spoken up their mind against the unrealistic rhetoric.

Continuing that the emotion of the Naga people have been driven by unrealistic rhetoric all these years, it added that Nagas have now started realising and perceived their future as such unrealistic rhetoric will not last long but will vanish in no time.

The Government of India should make a special political arrangement for Zeliangrong people living in the State of Assam, Manipur & Nagaland, before concluding the Indo-Naga political issue without any further delay, ZCOs said adding that the GoI has failed to address the grievance of the Zeliangrong people even though it had already celebrated its 74th Independence Day.

ZCOs also reminded the State Government to translate into action the assurance of granting State holiday on the Haipou Jadonang Martyr Day.

The Rongmei Youth Club, Dimapur and Sangaiprou Kabui Youth Organisation also observed the day.