BJP outlines nationwide schedule for Janjati Gaurav Diwas celebrations
Madhya Pradesh BJP National General Secretary Gajendra Patel announced a series of events to honour tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Madhya Pradesh BJP National General Secretary Gajendra Patel on Thursday detailed a nationwide schedule for Janjati Gaurav Diwas celebrations. According to ANI, the events commemorate the birth anniversary of tribal leader Krantishiromani Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15.
The scheduled programmes will officially begin on November 14. On that day, party workers intend to carry out cleanliness drives near statues of tribal revolutionaries and hold lamp-lighting ceremonies in the evening to promote awareness of tribal history.
Patel stated that events are planned for Shahdol on November 14 and various programmes will occur in Jabalpur. Major celebrations are set for November 15 across the country, with a significant event in Dahi, Madhya Pradesh. Another programme is scheduled for November 16 in Khandwa.
The fortnight-long tribute aims to highlight the historical contributions and socio-economic changes within tribal communities. Patel said the celebrations would educate society about the history of tribal revolutionaries and the evolution of tribal life.
Maharashtra Minister of Tribal Development Ashok Uike noted that Tribal Pride Day service week is being observed from November 11 to 18. Uike said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the tribal community via video conference from Gadchiroli district on November 15.