Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- The BJP's ST Morcha has announced a week-long celebration of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Dharti Aaba Birsa Munda.

Addressing a Press conference, West Bengal BJP ST Morcha president Khagen Murmu announced a detailed programme for the celebrations. He said Bhagwan Birsa Munda was a source of pride not just for the tribal community but for the entire nation. His historic struggle against British rule, exploitation and oppression between 1875 and 1900 continues to inspire people across the country even today, Murmu added.

"Similarly, numerous tribal heroes, including Tilka Majhi, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, Bhairav, Phulo and Jhano, sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle. The historic Hul Movement, which began on June 30, 1855, under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu from the grounds of Bhognadih, remains a glorious chapter of united resistance against British rule," Murmu added.

As part of the celebrations, two major public meetings will be organised, one in South Bengal and one in North Bengal. The public meeting in South Bengal will be held on November 15 at Sohri Football Ground in Shilda, Jhargram district, while the North Bengal meeting will take place on November 18 at Kumargram in Alipurduar district.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend both meetings as the main speaker. Besides these, public meetings will be organised in other administrative districts of the state, along with special programmes in 53 tribal-dominated Assembly constituencies and block areas.

On November 15, 2021, PM Modi declared the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas', thereby establishing the glorious history of the tribal community at the national level.

Murmu stated that the programme would be organised across the state from November 11 to November 18 as part of the week-long celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

The objective is to highlight the sacrifices and struggles of tribal heroes, their culture and heritage, as well as various tribal welfare and development schemes undertaken by the Central and State Governments.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.