Hemant Soren pays tribute to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited the Kokar memorial to mark the 151st birth anniversary of the tribal icon.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tribute to tribal leader Birsa Munda at his memorial in Kokar on Sunday. The visit coincided with the 151st birth anniversary of the icon and the state's Foundation Day, according to ANI.
Soren described the day as a moment of pride and self-respect. He noted that Birsa Munda provided direction to people across the country and left a lasting legacy. The Chief Minister also recalled the struggles of tribal ancestors who fought to protect their land, forests, and identity.
Birsa Munda was born in 1875 and led a religious movement against British authority in the tribal regions of present-day Jharkhand and Bihar. Jharkhand was established on November 15, 2000, after being separated from Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid floral tributes to Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi. The Prime Minister, who was joined by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, noted that Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas has become a national celebration since its first observation in 2021.
Modi stated that the day symbolises a shift in national consciousness as India honours its heritage and heroes with indigenous pride. He also inaugurated over 240 development projects worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore to support tribal education, healthcare, and infrastructure.