India, May 11 -- Around 1.5 lakh people representing more than 550 tribal communities from across India are expected to participate in a major cultural gathering at the Red Fort grounds in Delhi on May 24 to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda.

The event, titled Janjati Sanskritik Samagam, is being organised by the Janjati Suraksha Manch, an RSS-linked organisation, and is expected to be one of the largest tribal congregations in the national capital since Independence.

Organisers said the programme aims to celebrate tribal identity, culture, and heritage while honouring the legacy of Birsa Munda, who is remembered for his role in the tribal freedom struggle.

Speaking at a press conference, Janjati Suraksha...