Rich tributes paid to Jadonang
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, August 29 2020:
A joint committee comprising of the Rongmei Naga Council Tamenglong Luangrian, Rongmei Lu Phuam, Rongmei Naga Youth Organisation Tamenglong Luangrian and Rongmei Naga Students' Organisation Manipur organized a State level 89th Martyrdom Day of Haipou Jadonang at Indoor Stadium here today.
RH Gonmei, retired IAS spoke in length on the theme 'political aspirations of Haipou Jaduannang at the backdrop of British colonialism' .
He recounted how Jadonang fought the mighty British empire to free his people from illegal taxes.
Haipou Jadonang declared Naga Raj under the slogan, Makaemmei rui gwang tu puni, meaning Makaem people will reign.
The British sensing the impending danger to their rule hanged Haipou Jadonang, falsely implicating him in a murder case.
The programme was held in compliance with COVID-19 SOP.
Rev Namsadai Kahmei dedicated the programme in prayer while Rev Kaiba Riamei pronounced the benediction to close the observance.
Daichui Gangmei, president, RNSOM led the programme while Daniel Kamson moderated the discussion hour.
People from all walks of life who attended the programme paid fitting homage to Haipou Jadonang.