Various dignitaries honoured tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.
Leaders across several states extended greetings on the occasion of Jharkhand State Foundation Day and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on Sunday. The day marks the birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who was born on November 15, 1875.
According to ANI, President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla, among other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament complex. Since 2021, November 15 has been celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas to honour the sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters.
In Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for designating the birth anniversary as a nationwide celebration. Sai noted that BJP National President J.P. Nadda addressed a gathering in Raigarh virtually from Patna after adverse weather prevented his aircraft from landing.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Jammu extended wishes to the people of Jharkhand, noting that the observance reflects the nation's gratitude towards tribal communities. Sinha also recalled the contribution of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the creation of Jharkhand as a separate state.
Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram attended a Foundation Day event at Lok Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Ram emphasised that the development of the country is not possible without the respect and empowerment of tribal society.
Governor Ram also highlighted the historical and cultural ties between Odisha and Jharkhand, expressing hope for strengthened ties between the two states.
