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 the nationwide schedule for Janjati Gaurav Diwas, which honours the birth anniversary of tribal icon Krantishiromani Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15. According to ANI, the celebrations will officially begin on November 14.
Patel stated that party workers will conduct cleanliness drives near statues of tribal revolutionaries on November 14. In the evening, they will light lamps to show respect and hold discussions regarding the history of these revolutionaries.
The schedule includes events in Shahdol and Jabalpur on November 14. On November 15, massive programmes will be held across the country, including a major event in Dahi, Madhya Pradesh. Another programme is set for Khandwa on November 16.
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 tribal history and the transformation 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. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the tribal community via video conference from Gadchiroli district on November 15.