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Bihar CM pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary

Patna, Nov 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Sunday paid tribute to the great freedom fighter, people's leader and pride of the tribal community, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on his birth anniversary.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Chaudhary said, “Millions of salutations to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary. His struggle, sacrifice and indomitable courage for the nation and society will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Meanwhile Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary was celebrated across Bihar with enthusiasm as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day).
On the occasion, besides Choudhary, Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain and BJP National President Nitin Nabin paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda by garlanding his life-size statue at a state-level function organised in Patna.
Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said that the great freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda had made a significant contribution to India's freedom struggle. Remembering his contribution and sacrifice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had initiated the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, he added.
Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu village in present-day Khunti district of Jharkhand. He emerged as a prominent leader of the tribal movement against British rule, exploitation, and the forceful occupation of tribal land.
Under his leadership, tribal communities launched the historic Ulgulan, or Great Revolt, against British rule during 1899-1900.
He mobilised tribal people to defend their rights, culture, traditions, and land.
Revered as ''Dharti Aaba'' (Father of the Earth) among tribal communities, Birsa Munda occupies a significant place in the history of India's freedom struggle and the movement for tribal rights.
He died in Ranchi jail on June 9, 1900, at the age of just 25.
His birth anniversary is celebrated across the country as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day), recognising his contribution to the nation and the rights and identity of tribal communities.
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