Legendry Freedom Fighter Bote Moyong
‘Freedom fighter’ Bote Moyong (1924-2005) is remembered as an Adi contributor of
India’s political struggle for independence. Born in 1924, he was the 15th and youngest
son of Lt. Bamut Moyong (HGB of Bogong, presently known
as Balek village, Pasighat) and Lt. Metel Dai Moyong
(mother). Late Bote was the first batch student of Balek Govt.
Primary School (presently Govt Sec. School) in 1939 and
later he went to pursue further studies in Sadiya (Assam).
Notably, in the year 1942, during ‘Quit India Movement’ Bote
Moyong participated in the public meeting, initiated by Bapuji
Mahatma Gandhi at Makum in Sadiya. In 1945 he returned to
Adi-Pasi village and got married with Bakuk Dai and determined to serve people in need
with courage and perseverance. Inspired by Gandhiji he began to work for the cause of
India’s freedom from the foreign yoke. Thus he was one of the first Arunachalees to
participate in national struggle for independence. As a part of freedom movement he
opened a school in the Adi-Pasi village and taught the youths to stand united and fight
against the foreign rulers.
Following India’s independence, the Government of India appointed him as an
Agricultural Demonstrator in the year 1952. Finally after serving for four years, Moyong
left his job and joined politics. He became the first President of District Congress
Committee of East Siang District (then Siang district) in the year 1978. He was also the
first Chairman of Adi Ao Tosina Banggo meeting (2001) and Chairman of Adi Bane
Kebang organizing committee (2002).
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Legendry Moyong received prestigious ‘Commendation Certificate’ from the state’s
Governor on 15th August, 1982 for his selfless service to the people. On 19th November
1985, he attended freedom fighters’ conference in Allahabad and later on 9th August,
2003 he was recognized as freedom fighter by the President of India. Social worker
Moyong took his last breath on 16th December, 2005 at Mirku village, Pasighat.
As a mark of tribute the department of Sports and Youth Affairs and District Football
Association, East Siang have come together to organize the 1st Bote Moyong Memorial
(BBM) District Level Inter-School Football Tournament which will take place at the general
ground Pasighat from July 11 onwards.
Author - H.K. Roy
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