Raipur, Nov. 15 -- Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Sunday said the state government has decided to organise a three-day celebration of 'Janjati Gaurav Diwas' to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Speaking to reporters, Sao said Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to observe Birsa Munda's birth anniversary as 'Janjati Gaurav Divas' to ensure that his contributions to the nation and society reach every individual.

"Today, 15 November, marks the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. With the objective of ensuring that Bhagwan Birsa Munda's contributions to the nation and society reach every individual, Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to commemorate his birth anniversary as 'Janjati Gaurav Divas'," h...