PM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to Birsa Munda on Jharkhand Foundation Day
The leaders honoured the tribal icon at the Parliament complex in New Delhi on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi on Sunday. The event marked Jharkhand’s State Foundation Day and the 151st birth anniversary of the tribal leader, according to The Economic Times.
The ceremony was attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Traditional tribal dance performances were held during the event to highlight the region's folk culture.
Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15, 1875. He led a tribal religious Millenarian movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand during British rule in the late 19th century.
In an X post, Prime Minister Modi described the legacy of 'Dharti Aaba' as one of courage and sacrifice. He stated that the indomitable courage of Birsa Munda would continue to inspire generations to uphold self-respect, freedom and rights.
President Murmu also extended greetings on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, noting that the day is an opportunity to remember the historic contributions of tribal communities to the nation. She expressed hope that citizens would preserve their heritage while moving towards inclusive development.
The Jharkhand Chief Minister’s Office also shared a message on X paying respects to Birsa Munda. The leader was known for the slogan ‘Abua Dishum, Abua Raj’, which means ‘Our land, our rule’.