Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875 in Jharkhand. He had led a tribal uprising against the British. He died at a very young age of 25 on June 9, 1900 while in custody

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday also paid tributes to Birsa Munda on his death anniversary, saying he sacrificed his life for the welfare of the tribal community and protecting their rights. His sacrifice and dedication will always inspire the people of the country, Modi said in a post on X

Soren said the ideals of 'Dharti Aba' (Birsa Munda), who led the 'Ulgulan' (revolution) against the British, will always show the path of patriotism and struggle against injustice to future generations

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, in a message shared on social media, said that the life, struggles, and ideals of ‘Dharti Aba’ Bhagwan Birsa Munda will continue to inspire generations. He also paid tribute to the brave martyrs of Jharkhand, expressing hope that their legacy remains eternal. Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren also paid his respects, emphasizing the ongoing need to fight for the protection and rights of tribal communities

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren also paid his tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his death anniversary. He emphasized that while paying tribute is important, it is equally crucial to continue the struggle for tribal rights, stating that there is still a need to wage a battle to safeguard the rights and dignity of tribal communities

An iconic tribal figure considered divine by his followers, Munda's birth anniversary on November 15 was declared to be annually commemorated as "Janjatiya Gaurav Divas" by the Modi government in 2021