On November 15, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other top leaders of the country led the nation in honoring the life and legacy of tribal icon Birsa Munda, as India observed his birth anniversary as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
President Murmu, along with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid floral tributes at the statue of Birsa Munda located at the Prerna Sthal within the Parliament complex. The ceremony was a moment of national reflection on Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his fight for the rights and dignity of tribal communities.
In his tribute, Prime Minister Modi hailed Birsa Munda as a symbol of bravery and selflessness. “Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji sacrificed everything to protect the pride and dignity of the motherland,” Modi said, emphasizing Munda’s pivotal role in leading the tribal communities against the British colonial rulers.
The tributes came as part of the nation’s wider celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, an occasion dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions of tribal leaders like Birsa Munda. His legacy as a freedom fighter and a champion for tribal rights continues to inspire millions across India.
The ceremony in New Delhi was attended by several dignitaries, including Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, as the nation reflected on Birsa Munda’s enduring influence in shaping India’s history and advocating for the welfare of tribal communities.
