New Delhi, May 24 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that tribal icon Birsa Munda had spread the message of protecting faith, forests, and identity among tribal communities across the country, asserting that the freedom fighter's Ulgulan movement had shaken the foundations of British rule.

Addressing the 'Janjati Sanskritik Samagam' in Delhi, Shah said the year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda and highlighted his role in uniting tribal communities despite the lack of communication facilities during that era.

"The year in which we are meeting today is the 150th birth anniversary year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The Ulgulan (rebellion) movement shook the foundations of the British rule. At that time, despite the a...