President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu; Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan; Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi; Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla; Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal; Members of Parliament and other distinguished dignitaries paid floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament premises today.
During the day, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan in a message on X wrote, “A symbol of courage and resistance, he led the tribal community against British rule, championing their rights, dignity and identity. His clarion call of Ulgulan became a powerful voice of the struggle for freedom and justice. On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, we honour his enduring legacy and the invaluable contributions of tribal communities to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. It was inspiring to witness vibrant cultural performances celebrating his legacy and the invaluable contributions of tribal communities to Bharat’s freedom struggle and nation-building.”
Since 2021, November 15 has been observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to honour the sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters. Tribal communities played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle, contributing through numerous revolutionary movements. This day celebrates their rich history, culture and heritage, with nationwide events aimed at fostering unity, pride, and recognition of their significant contributions to India’s freedom and progress.
As part of celebrations, welcoming the dignitaries, six tribal folk artists from various states, showcased their talent at Prerna Sthal in Parliament premises.
