80th Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang observed statewide
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 29 2011:
The Zeliangrong Students' Union Manipur in a press statement issued by David Secy ZSUM said that the 80th Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang was observed today at Manipur Press Club, Imphal West, with Dr.Benjamin Gangmei Senior Lecturer, Dr.Mathew Kamei Asst.
Prof.and Pamei Tingenlung President All Zeliangrong Students' Union (AMN) as the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and President respectively.
The Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and President have emphasis the sacrifices and the contribution rendered by Haipou Jadonang to the Zeliangrong community in particular and Nagas in general.
Haipou Jadonang had introduced many religious and social reforms in the Zeliangrong Community and he had also laid the foundation of the Nagas Raj.
His dream of Naga Raj which he proclaimed that "Makaamei rui Gwuang tu puni", meaning Naga people shall rule has been materialized.Because the Naga Nationalist movement has been strengthened by successive Naga leaders till today, the statement said.
Meritorious awards for successful Zeliangrong Students during the last HSLC, HSSLC, TDC degrees were also awarded as a part of the observance where about 20 Zeliangrong Student who were position holders in different disciplines were also participated and received the awards, the release added.
The ZSUM in its emergency meeting held at Press Club Imphal endorsed the decision of the United Naga Council (UNC) and All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM) in regard to the creation of Sadar Hills District and Jiribam District, said the press release.
The press release further said that the state government cannot go ahead with the creation of Sadar Hills District until a consensus is arrived among the State holders particularly the Nagas as per the MoUs signed between the state government UNC and ANSAM.
The Tingkao Ragwang Chakpriak Phom (TRC), Assam Manipur and Nagaland (AMN) also observed the 80th Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang at Kalum kai, Chingmeirong with floral tributes and a two minutes silence sai a press release by TRC (AMN).
The Tribal Development Committee Thangmeiband Assembly Constituency (TDCTAC) also observed the 80th Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang at the residence of Jyotin waikhom, Hijam leikai, Thangmeiband.
Jyotin Waikhom, Secretary MPCC, Makukao Gangmei, Advisor, TDCTAC and Ajit Panmei ward member were the chief guest, president and duest of honour respectively.
Lighting of candles followed by floral tributes was paid to the portrait of Haipou jadonang.
A two minutes silence was also observed by the members present.