New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to tribal freedom fighter and social reformer Birsa Munda and said that the saga of his supreme sacrifice for the motherland will continue to inspire a spirit of patriotism in every generation of the country. Birsa Munda is revered as one of India’s most prominent tribal leaders and freedom fighters. Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, he led the historic Ulgulan, or ‘Great Tumult’, against British colonial rule and …
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) On the death anniversary of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, BJP Delhi President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday paid floral tributes to him along with tribal children and women at Sarai Kale Khan. He described Birsa Munda as a revered figure who dedicated his life to protecting the rights, culture and heritage of tribal communities.Speaking to reporters, Malhotra recalled Birsa Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his efforts to safegua…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday paid homage to tribal freedom fighter and social reformer Birsa Munda on his death anniversary and said that his legacy will remain a source of inspiration for the generations to come. Birsa Munda is revered as one of India’s most prominent tribal leaders and freedom fighters. Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, he led the historic Ulgulan, or ‘Great Tumult’, against British colonial rule and the exploitative land policies …
Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday paid tributes to tribal freedom fighter and social reformer Birsa Munda on his death anniversary, describing him as an enduring symbol of resistance against injustice, tribal pride and service to the nation. In a post on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said Birsa Munda’s life and sacrifices continue to inspire people to work towards social justice, self-respect and public welfare.”Bhagwan Birsa Munda pres…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a direct attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday, accusing them of harbouring an anti-Adivasi mindset. Gandhi claimed that the ruling dispensation is actively seeking to deprive tribal communities of their constitutional rights over water, forests, and land.The Congress leader made these remarks after participating in the Adivasi Pro…
Imphal, May 30 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday underscored the importance of inclusive growth, stating that the state’s progress and prosperity depend on the collective development of all 36 communities residing in both the hill and valley regions. The Chief Minister stressed that lasting peace, unity, and development can be achieved only when every community is empowered and benefits equally from the government’s developmental initiatives.Addressing a specia…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS ) Members of various tribal communities, who took part in the grand ‘Janjati Sanskritik Samagam’ (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held in the national capital on Sunday, asserted that people belonging to different states and communities should be proud to display their culture.With Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest, the event is being held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda. A significant part of the event was also organis…
Gandhinagar, April 29 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday adopted a resolution expressing gratitude to voters following the victory in local self-government elections, during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. State government spokesperson and Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the Cabinet placed on record appreciation for what it described as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s “historic victory” in the recent local body elections.”The outcome reflected public endorseme…
Ranchi, April 24 (IANS) Unidentified criminals ransacked a prominent temple in Ranchi with an attempt to commit robbery, but the watchful security guard foiled their plans at the cost of his life, a senior police official said on Friday.The 55-year-old security guard was bludgeoned to death after being attacked by the unknown miscreants.The incident happened at Jagannathpur Temple on Thursday night, when the criminals sneaked into the temple with an intent to plunder the temple’s wealth.The poli…
Patna, April 23 (IANS) A fresh debate has been triggered following remarks by former Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during the ‘Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event held in Bhagalpur on Thursday. Referring to the popular song “Sabarmati ke Sant…”, Singh said that attributing the entire credit for India’s independence solely to Mahatma Gandhi undermines the sacrifices of numerous revolutionaries who fought for the nation’s freedom.He highlighted the contributions…