Manipur pays rich tributes to freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuiVrP1CIhLF7ymw-l9qK7x62rBNwciD-_V4DpNUhJ9cttNGAldW3im1RXb4WFdwYUaNySWEFadqFGByBB4HKlslMDyyUOyd0VBLAOzUn3MVb2eil1dvSP3Hf_yPjtO4bRA45cnu6MhmW/s1600/Manipur+pays+rich+tributes+to+freedom+fighter+Haipou+Jadonang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuiVrP1CIhLF7ymw-l9qK7x62rBNwciD-_V4DpNUhJ9cttNGAldW3im1RXb4WFdwYUaNySWEFadqFGByBB4HKlslMDyyUOyd0VBLAOzUn3MVb2eil1dvSP3Hf_yPjtO4bRA45cnu6MhmW/s200/Manipur+pays+rich+tributes+to+freedom+fighter+Haipou+Jadonang.jpg" /></a></div>Imphal, August 29, 2014: The 83rd death anniversary of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang was commemorated Statewide today with the main function held at Haipou Jadonang Park, Keisampat.<br /> <br /> Organised by the Death Anniversary Observation Committee of Haipou Jadonang, the programme was attended by distinguished leaders of the State; civil society leaders and people irrespective of castes, tribes and communities.<br /> <br /> After the welcome address, the programme began with the traditional offering of scared wine to the creator and Haipou Jadonang.<br /> <br /> Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam led the candle lighting and floral tribute session amid huge crowd and was followed by 2 minutes silence in memory of the sacrifices made by Haipou Jadonang.<br /> <br /> MLA Janghemlung; MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai; Father of social worker Th Iboyaima; Ex-Union Minister Meijinlung Kamson and members of civil society organisations also paid floral tributes to Haipou Jadonang.<br /> <br /> Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said, “Story of Haipou Jadonang is an endless subject. His story lives on and people are observing his death anniversary to remember his great sacrifices for the sovereignty of the State. He was hung to death not for any criminal activity but for raising his voice against the British rule and his extensive struggle for freedom.”<br /> <br /> “The railway line project which will pass through Tupul is underway and the State Government is planning to link the railway line till Moreh. The state Government is planning to open many small sub-stations along the cource of the railway line. Out of them, one sub-station would be established in Kambiron, the native village of Haipou Jadonang and it would be named as 'Haipou Jadonang Sub-Station' to remember his great sacrifices,” the Deputy Chief Minister announced.<br /> <br /> He added that Jadonang Memorial hall was also built 4/5 years back in Tamenglong. Moreover, a 9 feet statue of Haipou Jadonang would be erected by this year in the Haipou Jadonang Park so that people can commemorate his death anniversary eminently in the years to come.<br /> <br /> Speaking on the vision and efforts of Haipou Jadonang, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that like Haipou Jadonang’s crusade for freedom from the Britishers, people regardless of community, tribe, religion, must live in harmony and work collectively to maintain the State’s sovereignty. Tamenglong district where Puiluan, Haipou Jadonang’s native village, is located is considered as one of the most backward districts in the State. To make the world recognise the native home of a great freedom fighter, the State Government is undertaking national developmental projects like Power Projet 2, Railway line, Loktak Down Stream etc.<br /> <br /> The Deputy Chief Minister also urged the people to commemorate the death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang under one common banner from next year so as to spread the message of unity and harmony.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the Programme Committee of Haipou Jadonang Death Anniversary Observation, organised a commemoration programme to mark the 83rd death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang at Tarung Community hall today.<br /> <br /> Z Kikhonbou Newmai, MLA, Tamei, Vice-Chairman, Hills Area Committee; K Humaliabou, Chairman, ADC, Tamenglong; attended the commemoration programme as the chief guest, guest of honour. Other dignitaries present at the programme were the ADC members of Tamenglong district; Tarung chairman, Khunpu; Athon Abonmai, General Secretary, NPF, Manipur; Ningthaodai Gonmei, former AZSU president.<br /> <br /> Addressing the gathering, guest of honour, K Humaliabou suggested that observation of the death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang must not be limited only to Zeliangrong community. If possible, leaders of other tribes and communities should also be invited to participate in the commemoration programme and spread the message of unity and also the sacrifices of Haipou Jadonang far and wide. In his speech, K Kikhonbou said, “ People in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, particularly Zeliangrongs observe the death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang annually in August 29. The observation is being held Statewide in Manipur as well. The State Government in order to educate rest of the world about the existence of our eminent freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang, various developmental projects have been initiated in his home district, Tamenglong.”<br /> <br /> He also appealed to the Zeliangrong frontal organisations and the people to be broad minded and accommodative in order to bridge the gap among different communities. Just like the vision of Haipou Jadonang, Zeliangrong people should carry the dream forward collectively. Akham Gonmei, resource person of the programme, spoke in length on the life of Haipou Jadonang.<br /> <br /> The commemoration programme also featured hoi kaomei, a synchronise chanting by menfolk; candle lighting and offering of floral tributes, traditional dance performance and musical performance by Simplifier; Alvina Gonson, Gaiguimei Daimei, Julia.<br /> <br /> Source: The Sangai Express<br />

Manipur pays rich tributes to freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang

Imphal, August 29, 2014: The 83rd death anniversary of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang was commemorated Statewide today with the main functi...

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6th death anniversary of Kuki chief observed

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5nYROnN9rCjjUNzwRlDOPHMl6oVjWtMwWgBtJ9w08zY2HKZyJyaeaCd0teO9z5BeaVBQ5gXfcSGBW7pMFHJe9IjdXonZ9gevCAMiOStn4ibrfYpuV86U0NrJLOYvjHZVBWFvKRcCuhFe/s1600/Chengjapao+Doungel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5nYROnN9rCjjUNzwRlDOPHMl6oVjWtMwWgBtJ9w08zY2HKZyJyaeaCd0teO9z5BeaVBQ5gXfcSGBW7pMFHJe9IjdXonZ9gevCAMiOStn4ibrfYpuV86U0NrJLOYvjHZVBWFvKRcCuhFe/s200/Chengjapao+Doungel.jpg" /></a></div>Haflong, August 29, 2014: The 86th death anniversary of Pu Chengjapao Doungel, a Kuki chief and a freedom fighter was observed at Songpijang village near Haflong on Thursday.<br /> <br /> In this connection, a well-attended meeting was also held at Sonpijang Youth Club which was conducted by M Singson, chairman, Celebration Committee.<br /> <br /> The meeting was attended by Debojeet Thaosen, Chief Executive Member, NC Hills Autonomous Council as the chief guest while ST Jem Hrangkhol, Nirmal Langthasa, Samuel Changsan, Fleming Rupsi Sylla, executive members and Smt P Phonglo Bodo, DIPRO attended as guests of honour. Among others, gaonburhas from several Kuki villages also attended the meeting.<br /> <br /> TK Doungel, senior advisor of the organising committee in his speech said that, “Born in 1868 at Aisan village at Sadar Hills in Manipur, Pu Chengjapao Doungel was the Kuki hero of India. During his reign, Aisan's glory spread far and wide and it had become the most powerful village”. During the Anglo-Kuki War of Independence between 1917-1919, World War had broke out in Europe. India was also affected by the war as it was under the British colonial regime. In 1917, the war had taken a serious turn and it was during this critical moment, Pu Chengjapao Doungel gave a clarion call to his fellow-men to fight the British tooth and nail and to drive them out from their areas of domination.<br /> <br /> “The British Government saw the rise of Chengjapao Doungel and the revolt of the Kukis as a serious threat in the eastern part of India. Consequently, arrest warrant was issued against him to be captured dead or alive, in order to quell the rebellion. When some of the Kuki chiefs surrendered, it became more difficult for Chengjapao Doungel to continue the war, so he surrendered to the government for negotiation. Instead of negotiating with him, the government arrested him and sent him to jail along with the other 11 chiefs at Sadiya (Tinsukia) district for three years. However, Chengjapao Doungel, being the leader of the rebellion, was kept in jail for one more year. After a period of four years, he was set free. However upon his return from political exile, everything had changed in his chiefdom, such as the names of the district, subdivision and headquarters including the attitude of the people from their earlier spirit of defiance to that of meek submission and compromise. The chiefs too suffered discrimination and were beset with trials and afflictions. Consequently, Chengjapao Doungel’s attempt to protect the sovereignty of the Kukis and his war against the colonial rulers took a heavy toll on his health and he died a premature death at an early age of sixty.”<br /> <br /> The day was commemorated with a series of lectures, lunch programme for the guests and villagers and sports. Gaonburhas from all the villages of Dima Hasao were also present in the death anniversary function of Pu Chengjapao Doungel.<br /> <br /> Source: Assam Tribune<br />

6th death anniversary of Kuki chief observed

Haflong, August 29, 2014: The 86th death anniversary of Pu Chengjapao Doungel, a Kuki chief and a freedom fighter was observed at Songpijang...

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