Madhya Pradesh to observe Tribal Pride Week from November 11
The state government and BJP will hold programmes to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
The Madhya Pradesh government will observe ‘Tribal Pride Week’ starting November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, according to ThePrint.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state government and the BJP will conduct state-level events in Jabalpur on November 14, Dhar on November 15, and Khandwa on November 16.
Government schools under the Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Development Department will host music, plays, dances, and literary events to showcase the heritage of tribal icons.
From November 18 to 20, ‘Tribal Pride Chaupal’ programmes will take place in specific villages across all tribal development blocks with social workers and representatives.
BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal said the party will work with ST communities to promote tribal folk art and culture. He added that cultural rallies will be held in every district and public spaces, including roads and parks, will be named after tribal icons.
Addressing a press conference, Yadav claimed the BJP has promoted tribal political leadership and said the Congress party failed to respect tribal communities despite being in power at the Centre for a long period.