Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on Sunday, marking his birth anniversary and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Both leaders remembered his courage, sacrifice and struggle against British colonial rule.
In a post on X, PM Modi bowed to Birsa Munda and extended greetings to citizens on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. He said the tribal leader’s courage, struggle and sacrifice would continue to inspire generations to uphold self-respect, freedom and rights.
भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी की जयंती पर उन्हें समस्त देशवासियों की ओर से मेरा कोटि-कोटि नमन।
आप सभी को इस दिव्य अवसर से जुड़े जनजातीय गौरव दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।
धरती आबा का अदम्य साहस, संघर्ष और बलिदान देश की हर पीढ़ी को स्वाभिमान, स्वतंत्रता और अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए प्रेरित करता रहेगा।
उनसे प्रेरणा लेकर हमारी सरकार जनजातीय भाई-बहनों के सम्मान, अवसर और समृद्धि के लिए कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ रही है।
आइए, सभी मिलकर राष्ट्र निर्माण में जनजातीय समाज के बहुमूल्य योगदान को नमन करें।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2026
The Prime Minister also highlighted Birsa Munda’s contribution to tribal empowerment. PM Modi said his government was drawing inspiration from the freedom fighter’s life to ensure dignity, opportunities and prosperity for tribal communities. He urged citizens to recognise the invaluable contribution of tribal communities to nation-building.
Amit Shah also paid homage to Birsa Munda and extended his wishes to citizens on the occasion. In his post on X, Shah described him as a symbol of extraordinary courage and patriotism.
The Home Minister said Birsa Munda instilled self-respect and awareness among tribal communities. He also recalled how the freedom fighter launched a call for revolution against British rule through the historic Ulgulan Movement to protect tribal culture and the motherland.
Shah said Birsa Munda’s life story continues to inspire people to unite for the nation’s welfare and embrace sacrifice and dedication.
अद्वितीय साहस व राष्ट्रभक्ति के प्रतीक धरती आबा भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी की जयंती पर उन्हें नमन और समस्त देशवासियों को ‘जनजातीय गौरव दिवस’ की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी ने एक ओर जनजातीय समाज में स्वाभिमान और चेतना जगाई, वहीं स्वसंस्कृति व मातृभूमि की रक्षा के लिए अंग्रेजी हुकूमत के विरुद्ध ‘उलगुलान आंदोलन’ के माध्यम से क्रांति का बिगुल फूंका।
उनकी जीवनगाथा आज भी राष्ट्रहित के लिए संगठित रहने तथा त्याग व समर्पण की प्रेरणा देती है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 15, 2026
Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan, also known as the Great Tumult, against British colonial rule and exploitative land policies. His movement challenged the oppression of tribal communities and sought to protect their traditional rights and identity.
Birsa Munda died in British custody on June 9, 1900, at the age of 25. However, his legacy continues to inspire generations across the country.
The Central Government observes November 15, his birth anniversary, as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The occasion honours tribal freedom fighters and celebrates India’s rich tribal heritage and their contribution to nation-building.
Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute to Birsa Munda. She said the day offered an opportunity to remember India’s tribal heritage and the historic contributions of tribal communities. The President urged citizens to preserve this legacy while advancing towards inclusive development.
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Prerna Sthal, Parliament House, New Delhi on his birth anniversary. https://t.co/SqQcLIKygD
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 15, 2026
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