IMPHAL, August 30: Even as the death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang Malangmei is being widely observed in different part of the north-eastern region every year, the freedom fighters`™ final resting place at his native village Puiluan (Kambiron) under Nungba Sub-division of Tamenglong district apparently has been rendered insignificant due to the government`™s apathy.
Though the State government observed the 84th death anniversary of the leader in grand scale on last Saturday with unveiling of his bronze statue at Keishampat, his native village Puiluan remained in dark without electricity for over two months now.
The fact of living without electricity however failed to deter the villagers from keeping alive the spirit of Jadonang`™s historic sacrifice.
The Jadonang Memorial Trust Puiluan also observed the death anniversary of the late freedom fighter with much fervour.
Marking the day, villagers from different parts of the districts visited the burial site and gave offering in traditional ways. A formal function was also organised at the Jadonang Memorial Hall wherein entertainment programme like traditional dances, musical performances were organised till late in the evening with electricity supplied by the NF power company.
Speaking to media persons, Pounamgai Kamei, former president of Jadonang Memorial Trust, rued the way Puiluan village has been left on their own mercy.
He continued that Puiluan village in every aspect is lagging behind, adding that the only community hall in the village was also built by the village with contribution from various sources.
`Puiluan is a historic place for the fact that it is the birth place of Haipou Jadonang Malangmei yet the government has done nothing significant for this village especially to preserve the elements relating to Haipou Jadonang`, Kamei lamented.
The burial site of Haipou Jadonang and its surrounding located around 2 km atop Puilon village is lying in sorry state.
Cracks have appeared on stone plaque built on top of Jadonang`™s grave besides remains surrounding the burial sites relating to Jadonang are gradually reclaimed by nature.
It has been informed that the resting place mostly remained isolated from rest of the world due to the rugged landscape.
The road is accessible by foot or four-wheeler vehicle but during raining seasons, it can be accessible only by foot.
According to RK Athuan, they have already approached the government requesting to restore the only legacies of Haipou Jadonang in 2006 yet nothing has been done so far.
He further appealed to the government to help in restoring the sites before there are nothing left to preserve.