PM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on Jharkhand State Foundation Day
Leaders hailed tribal pride and cultural diversity as Birsa Munda’s legacy was marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
- On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi, marking the tribal icon's 151st birth anniversary and Jharkhand State Foundation Day.
- Birsa Munda spearheaded a movement against British oppression during the late 19th century; his birth anniversary coincides with Jharkhand's 2000 formation and the annual Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, observed since 2021.
- President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the occasion, hailing it as an opportunity to remember tribal heritage and to "preserve our invaluable heritage while moving forward on the path of inclusive development."
- Modi stated the government, drawing inspiration from Munda, remains committed to ensuring dignity and prosperity for tribal communities, emphasizing the hero's "courage, struggle and sacrifice" continue to inspire generations.
- Joining the event were Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with traditional tribal performances highlighting the region's deep-rooted folk culture.
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President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on Jharkhand State Foundation Day
On the occasion of Jharkhand’s State Foundation Day and the 151st birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tributes to tribal icon 'Dharti Aaba' Birsa Munda at the Parliament complex in New Delhi.
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Times of IndiaPM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on Jharkhand State Foundation Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary. He highlighted Munda's courage, struggle, and sacrifice for tribal rights and independence. Modi stated that the government is committed to tribal community dignity and prosperity. The observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas has taken place annually since 2021. People are encouraged to recognize the significant contributions of tribal communities to nation-bui…
President Murmu greets Jharkhand, honours Birsa Munda
President Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt tributes to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on Sunday. She also extended warm greetings to Jharkhand residents on their Statehood Day. Parliament carved Jharkhand out of southern Bihar under the Bihar Reorganisation Act in 2000. The state celebrates its annual formation on November 15 as India’s 28th state. The occasion coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. The nation official…
Jharkhand is celebrating its foundation day today. On this occasion, PM Modi remembered Lord Birsa Munda and said that the traditions of Jharkhand should continue to be inspired by Birsa Munda's bravery.
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