Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren honoured tribal icon Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on Sunday, November 15, to mark his 151st birth anniversary. The occasion coincided with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and Jharkhand's Foundation Day, according to reports by ANI and The Hindu.
In Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited the memorial in Kokar. He stated that Birsa Munda serves as an inspiration who provided direction to people across the country and left a lasting legacy.
Prime Minister Modi, who paid floral tributes at the Parliament complex in Delhi, said the bravery and sacrifices of 'Dharti Aaba' would continue to motivate future generations to protect their rights, freedom, and self-respect. He noted that the government is committed to providing prosperity, dignity, and opportunities for tribal communities.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated over 240 development projects worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore to improve healthcare, education, livelihoods, and community infrastructure for tribal groups. He mentioned that Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas has become a national celebration since it was first observed in 2021.
Birsa Munda was born in 1875 into the Munda tribe. He led a religious millenarian movement against British rule in the tribal regions of present-day Jharkhand and Bihar during the late 19th century. Jharkhand was established on November 15, 2000.
