Imphal, Aug 29: Fitting tribute was paid to freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang on his 86th Death anniversary at Puiluanh Village, Noney district, the birth place and the place where he was put to rest with traditional fervour.
The day is observed as 86th Martyr’s Day of Haipou Jadonang by the organising committee.
G. Ganguiliu, MCS, Sub-Divisional Officer, Nungba , Aphang Gonmei, Former member ADC, Tamenglong and Kakaodai Gangmei, Chairman, Kombiron Village authority graced the occasion as Chief Guest, President and Guests of honours respectively.
Fitting floral tribute was paid to the portrait of the martyrs as a mark of respect to the leader.
Puiluanh Village, the birth place of the martyr is about 140 Km from Imphal along NH 37 and is under Nungba Subdivision under Noney district.
Large number of people attending the 86th Death Anniversary offer holy wine to the departed soul where the mortal remains of Jadonang was laid to rest in 1931.
Later, a two minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to the freedom fighter. Jadonang stood against British imperialist.
Speakers during the function recall the courage of Jadonang and his love for his people.
He died on this day in 1931 in the hand of the British. Speakers on the occasion further called on the people to remember him and pay respect to his courage. He should be recognised as freedom fighter, a speaker added.
Fitting tribute paid to Haipou Jadonang on 86th Death Anniversary
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