Ranchi, Nov. 15 -- On a day that marks both Jharkhand's birth as a state and the 151st birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tribute to "Dharti Aba" on Sunday.

CM Soren called the occasion one of "pride, self-respect and resolve for us" in a post on X, remembering those who gave everything to defend the land.

"It reminds us of the struggles, sacrifices and martyrdom of those brave ancestors and martyrs who gave their all to protect water, forests, land, rights and identity," he wrote.

He recalled the names of tribal heroes, from Birsa Munda and Baba Tilka Manjhi to Sidho-Kanhu, Phulo-Jhano, Nilambar-Pitambar and Sheikh Bhikhari, describing their battles as the state's identity, heritage and insp...