Nagaland: Rongmei Council Chümoukedima district observes 91st martyr’s day of Haipou Jadonang

Rongmei Council Chümoukedima district (RCCD) observed the 91st martyr’s day of Naga freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang hosted by Rongmei Community Diphupar on August 29, at Diphupar village ground-2, F-Khel.
In a press release, RCCD president Meilungrei Panmei and general secretary G.K Alphonse informed that resource person, joint chief executive officer for Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department, Johnny Ruangmei exhorted the community to live with the significance of Haipou Jadonang, who led the Naga Raj movement against the British rule.
He also highlighted the need of Rongmei people to be proactive in all fields with optimism to live up to the desirable standard in the present society.
RCN advisor and RNPO former president Namgai Gonmei spoke about the history of freedom struggle by Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu, who he said, paved way for people to reap the fruits of their struggles.
Highlights of the day included Ho Hoying (traditional chanting) by menfolk with traditional ho hoying steps, patriotic song by women group, paying homage and tribute to Haipou Jadonang by lighting of candles.
The programme was attended by Rongmei Council Nagaland president and his colleagues, resource person entourages— Naga Hoho general secretary Elu Ndang, Kisan Morcha BJP Nagaland general secretary Meru Terieng, Diphupar head GB Kekhwetsu Khutsoh, Diphupar Village Council chairman Ghuzui Shohe and GB Diphupar F-Khel Tohovi Sema as special invitees.
Members from Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Peren and Kohima districts also attended the event.
Earlier, invocation was offered by Gaipuiphun Malangmei, RCCD president welcomed the gathering while vote thanks was proposed by RCCD general secretary and closing prayer by RBFC pastor Pouhourei Gangmei.