IMPHAL, August 25: In connection with the 83rd death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang, the pioneer freedom fighter of Manipur which is going to be observing on August 29, a cleanliness drive was conducted today at the Haipou Jadonang Park by the Student’s Care Hostel, Sangaiprou Kabuikhul.
Talking to the media, DH Gaikhemmei, treasurer of Jadonang Death Anniversary Park Committee has said that the drive was organised as a mark of paying tribute to Haipou Jadonang who dedicated his life for the progress and upliftment of his people.
He further said that the statue of Haipou Jadonang could not be completed on time for this upcoming death anniversary.
However, it was told that it will most probably be completed in the month of November or December.
Kalinguanpou Panmei, hosteller has appealed to the concern authorities and also to the people who are in charge of the park to take proper care and keep the surrounding area clean, not only at the times of the coming of death anniversaries.
He also urged the peace loving people of Manipur to shed differences across caste, creed, colour and religion and come together as one big family and observe such historic occasion for integrity and unity.