Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Bihar on Saturday to participate in the 3rd Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari. Additionally, he will visit the Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran during his trip, as per an official statement released on Friday. Last month, the Vice President paid tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda in Jharkhand’s Khunti district by visiting his ancestral village, Ulihatu.
Describing the visit as emotionally impactful, the Vice President emphasized the enduring influence of Birsa Munda’s life on the country’s youth and the significant role his sacrifices played in India’s freedom struggle. He expressed that this visit marked his first time at the revered birthplace of ‘Dharti Aaba’ since assuming office, reflecting on his previous visit to Ulihatu during his tenure as Jharkhand Governor.
The Vice President lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to declare November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021, commemorating Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary. He also highlighted the PM-JANMAN scheme, focusing on the protection and empowerment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) for inclusive development. Stressing the importance of recognizing tribal freedom fighters’ contributions during the ‘Amrit Kaal’, he underscored the realization of the rights and dignity for which Birsa Munda fought.
During his visit, the Vice President engaged with local villagers and received a traditional ‘Johar’ welcome. The visit attracted enthusiastic crowds in Ulihatu and neighboring areas. Noteworthy security measures were in place throughout the Vice President’s visit, with the presence of dignitaries like Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, and state minister Irfan Ansari.
