ZUF urges
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 25 2021:
The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has appealed to all especially the Zeliangrong people to light candles or traditional torches on the evening (6 pm) of 90th martyrdom observation of Haipou Jadonang, which falls on August 29.A press release issued by ZUF also appealed to the people to pay homage to Haipou Jadonang on his 90th martyr's day.
Haipou Jadonang, who launched a campaign with the message "Makaam Guang Tupuni" meaning "Our people shall reign in the kingdom" against the British was hanged on August 29,1931 .
It said that all the Zeliangrong villages as well as Government and private institutions must also be closed on this day to pay homage to the leader who sacrificed his life for the people.
The ZUF further appealed to the clubs and organizations to conduct games and sports activities in a befitting manner on the day.