The leaders also paid tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the residents of Jharkhand on Sunday to mark the state's foundation day. According to The Hindu, the leaders noted that the state represents a unique confluence of natural wealth, cultural diversity, and tribal pride.
The state of Jharkhand was created on November 15, 2000, after being carved out of Bihar. The foundation day coincides with the birth anniversary of the tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
Prime Minister Modi paid floral tributes to Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi. He was joined by President Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the traditions of the state draw inspiration from the valour and sacrifice of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He expressed confidence that the hardworking residents would scale new heights of development.
President Murmu also extended greetings on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. She stated that the land is home to divine figures like Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and heroes such as Sidho-Kanhu.
The President said the occasion 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.
