Rani Gaidinliu's birth anniv held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2018:
Even though the Government of India has given much attention to Rani Gaidinliu and her legacy, her native village has been neglected for the last many years, rued Gaidon Kamei, president of the United Naga Council (UNC) .
Addressing the 103rd birth anniversary celebration of Rani Gaidinliu at Luangkao, the native village of the late freedom fighter in Tamenglong district on January 26, the UNC president said that the Government of India has named awards, ships and coins after Rani Gaidinliu and installed statues in different places but it has neglected the late freedom fighter's native village.
"The villagers are facing tremendous hardship as there is no proper water supply, electricity, seasonal roads, schools and medical facilities in the village," pointed out Gaidon Kamei.
The UNC president stated that peace, development and progress will come in the North East region once the Naga political issue is settled.
Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (ZB-AMN) president Athuan Abonmai recalled the contributions of Rani Gaidinliu to the Zelianrong community.
Post Commander 23 Assam Rifles, Major Prakash said that Rani Gaidinliu's ideas and visions "remain with us even though she is no more with us".
According to Major Prakash, Rani Gaidinliu was a dynamic leader who protected the identity and culture of her people.
"It is our responsibility to protect our culture", he added.
Social worker Ashinpou Gangmei extended gratitude to the Government of India for naming awards and ships after Rani Gaidinlui and also for erecting her statues.
Ashinpou however expressed unhappiness on seeing the villagers of Luangkao facing hardship due to the negligence of the Government.
Ashinpou also said that he was one of the student volunteers who participated in Rani Gaidinliu's funeral programme.
Ashinpou observed that the Zelianrong community has been divided into three States in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
Many Zeliangrong civil society organisation leaders such as ZYF president Titus Kamei, AZSU president Nchheing Kompoing participated the programme.