Jharkhand celebrates 150th birthday of freedom fighter Birsa Munda

The birth anniversary of Birsa Munda is celebrated as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas’ (Tribal Dignity Day) across the country. Pic/PTI

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda and the silver jubilee of the state's foundation day. The governor and the CM offered floral tributes at the statues of the tribal icon at Kokar and Birsa Chowk in Ranchi. They also visited Birsa Munda's village in Ulihatu in Jharkhand's Khunti district, where they offered floral tributes to the statue of the tribal hero.

"The extraordinary struggle that Bhagwan Birsa Munda waged at a young age for the protection of the motherland and tribal identity is a source of inspiration for all. Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas', the governor posted on X.

The birth anniversary of Birsa Munda is celebrated as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas' (Tribal Dignity Day) across the country. Birsa Munda led the Munda Rebellion against British rule. His struggle for tribal rights and self-rule made him a symbol of resistance and empowerment for indigenous communities.

"Jharkhand is today completing 25 glorious years of its establishment, which is a symbol of our inspiring progress in various fields. I wish all of you happiness, prosperity, and the continuous advancement of the state," the CM said. He also greeted the people on the occasion of the 25th foundation day of Jharkhand.

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