- Three-day march concludes: The Jharkhand BJP’s foot march from Ulihatu to Ranchi concluded on November 15.
- Arjun Munda led the programme: Sukhram Munda, a descendant of Birsa Munda, flagged off the march at Ulihatu.
- 151st birth anniversary: The march marked Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, observed nationally as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Ranchi: The Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) concluded its three-day march in Ranchi on Sunday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The march began on November 13 from Ulihatu in Khunti district, the birthplace of Birsa Munda, and culminated at his memorial in Kokar, Ranchi, on November 15. The occasion also coincided with the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, or National Tribal Pride Day.
The foot march was led by former Union Minister Arjun Munda. Sukhram Munda, a descendant of the tribal icon, had formally flagged off the procession at Ulihatu with a traditional flag.
March Begins at Birsa Munda’s Birthplace
The three-day programme started with prayers and floral tributes at the statue of Birsa Munda in Ulihatu. BJP leaders and tribal community members joined the procession to pay tribute to the freedom fighter and highlight his contribution to the struggle for tribal rights.
Thousands of tribal people reportedly participated in the march, accompanied by traditional musical instruments such as dhol and mandar.
A specially organised procession sought to highlight Birsa Munda’s legacy, including his courage, sacrifice and struggle against British colonial rule.
Arjun Munda Leads the Foot March
Former Union Minister Arjun Munda led the march and described it as an effort to promote tribal pride, self-respect, unity and cultural heritage.
He said the struggle and sacrifice of ‘Dharti Aba’ Birsa Munda would continue to inspire generations.
The march covered the route from Ulihatu in Khunti district towards Ranchi, with the final destination being the Birsa Munda Memorial at Kokar.
Birsa Munda’s 151st Birth Anniversary
November 15 marks the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who was born in 1875 and became one of the most prominent figures in India’s tribal resistance against British rule.
He led the historic Ulgulan movement, also known as the Great Tumult, which challenged colonial exploitation and sought to protect tribal land, rights and identity.
The Union government declared November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in 2021 to honour Birsa Munda and recognise the contributions of tribal freedom fighters and communities to India’s history.
BJP Highlights Tribal Heritage and Identity
The three-day march was organised to take Birsa Munda’s ideals and legacy to the public, particularly younger generations.
The participation of tribal communities and BJP leaders reflected the political party’s effort to highlight tribal history, cultural identity and the contribution of indigenous communities to the country’s freedom struggle.
The conclusion of the march at the memorial in Kokar on Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary gave the programme a symbolic ending.
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