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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda will be broadcast live at around 500 locations across the country on November 15.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will organise a rally and public meeting at Birsa Munda Garden in Isanpur to mark the occasion.
The programme will, however, form part of the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which honours tribal freedom fighters and their contributions.
Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot and Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel announced the event on Thursday and invited residents, tribal leaders and young people to attend.
Barot said the anniversary was an opportunity to remember Birsa Munda’s struggle, courage, sacrifice and contribution to the tribal community.
Patel said the programme would familiarise younger generations with his role in the freedom movement and his efforts to protect tribal rights.
Gandhinagar will hold a district-level Tribal Pride Day programme at its Town Hall, with Minister of State Swaroopji Thakor, elected representatives and residents expected to participate.
District Collector (in-charge) Digant Brahmbhatt has reviewed the arrangements.
Gujarat will, however, observe Tribal Pride Day from November 12 to 18 across 14 tribal districts, 55 Assembly constituencies, 34 districts and 17 municipal corporations.
The state government has announced development projects worth more than Rs 2,300 crore for inauguration or foundation stone-laying on November 15. It will distribute land ownership documents carrying 7/12 records to more than 18,828 tribal beneficiaries and set up 14 ‘Johar Cafes’ to promote tribal cuisine and products.
Birsa Munda led an uprising against British rule and fought for tribal rights over land, forests and water. The Union government designated November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021.
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