PRESIDENT OF INDIA, VICE PRESIDENT AND LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAY FLORAL TRIBUTES TO BHAGWAN BIRSA MUNDA IN PARLIAMENT PREMISES

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Posted On: 15 NOV 2024 5:19PM by PIB Delhi

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 150^th Birth Anniversary, commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises, today. On the occasion, Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri JagdeepDhankhar; Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla; and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes. 150^th Birth Anniversary year celebrations of Bhagwan Birsa Munda commence today.

Shri Birla in a message on X wrote, “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of DhartiAaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the pride of tribal identity and culture, and the architect of the Ulgulan, I offer my humble tributes. The 150th year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth begins today. On this Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, I extend my best wishes to fellow citizens. Bhagwan Birsa Munda was a great hero who dedicated his entire life to the nation, society, and culture. His life and ideals will always continue to inspire us. #BirsaMunda150.”

Since 2021, November 15 has been celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to honor the sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters. Tribal communities played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle through various revolutionary movements. The day honors the history, culture, and heritage of tribal communities, with nationwide events promoting unity, pride, and recognition of their significant contributions to India’s freedom and progress.

Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who led the Ulgulan (Revolution) against British rule, became symbol of resistance. Bhagwan Munda’s leadership inspired a national awakening, and his legacy is deeply revered by tribal communities.

Welcoming the dignitaries, tribal folk artists from various states performed at Prerna Sthal in Parliament premises.

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu; Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar; Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla and Dy. Chairman Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh after paying floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises on 15 November 2024.

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu; Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla with Tribal folk artists after paying floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises on 15 November 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paying floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises on 15 November 2024.

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paying floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises on 15 November 2024.

Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla with Tribal folk artists after paying floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises on 15 November 2024.

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