Ranchi, June 22 -- Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to tribal religious sites in Odisha reflected the Centre's commitment to preserving and promoting India's tribal heritage and traditions.

Referring to Modi's visit to Santhali Jaher and Ho Jahera sites in Mayurbhanj district along with President Droupadi Murmu, Sahu said the Prime Minister had helped bring tribal places of faith into the national spotlight.

He said the visit demonstrated respect for India's tribal roots, centuries-old traditions and rich cultural heritage.

Sahu described the move as a historic initiative and said tribal communities were not merely beneficiaries of development schemes but important carriers of India'...