Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme, marking the 150th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, in Dediapada, Gujarat and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various infrastructure and development projec
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament premises on Saturday.
The Indian High Commission in the UK celebrated the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda through a programme which featured a rich cultural line-up celebrating tribal traditions from across India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that tribal pride has been an integral part of India's consciousness for thousands of years, and the country cannot forget the contribution of tribal society in the freedom movement.
CM Yadav also unveiled the statues of tribal heroes Birsa Munda and Chitu Kirad on the occasion. Additionally, he performed bhoomipujan and inauguration of various development works during the program.
Trinamool Congress national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee paid homage to the revered freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.
Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, on Saturday paid floral tribute to the celebrated freedom fighter and anti-colonialist Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas", marking his 150th birth anniversary.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Saturday extended warm wishes and respect to tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonialist leader, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid homage to the revered freedom fighter Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex in New Delhi on the occasion of "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas", marking his 150th birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister remembered the veteran tribal leader for his unparalleled contribution to the country's freedom movement. He said that Munda's struggle and sacrifices against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation in the country.
"UNDP also reminds us of the critical need to lift all bans on women, including restoring women's ability to work and to move outside the home as part of humanitarian and recovery operations. Not to mention the right of girls to go to school," Dujarric stated.