Leaders pay tribute to Birsa Munda on Jharkhand Foundation Day
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Hemant Soren honoured tribal icon Birsa Munda on Jharkhand's foundation day.
Leaders across India paid tribute to tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Friday as Jharkhand marked its State Foundation Day and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes to Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi, according to The News Mill.
Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000. The statehood date coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, who was born on November 15, 1875, and led a tribal religious movement during British rule.
In Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren described the day as a symbol of pride and self-respect. He recalled the sacrifices of tribal ancestors and mentioned figures such as Baba Tilka Manjhi, Sidho-Kanhu, Phulo-Jhano, Nilambar-Pitambar, and Sheikh Bhikhari.
Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram also extended greetings while attending an event at Lok Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. He stated that the development of the nation is not possible without the respect and empowerment of tribal communities.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also extended wishes, noting that the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas reflects the nation's gratitude towards tribal communities. He also remembered the role of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the creation of the state.