PM Modi To Address Nationwide Events Marking Birsa Munda’s 151st Birth Anniversary In Gujarat

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will organise a rally and public meeting at Birsa Munda Garden in Isanpur on November 15.

The event will mark the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Organisers will also broadcast Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address live at around 500 locations across the country.

Mayor Hitesh Barot and Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel announced the programme on Thursday and invited residents, tribal leaders and young people to participate.

Barot said, “Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary is not merely a celebration but an occasion to remember his struggle, courage, sacrifice and contribution to the tribal community.”

Patel added that the rally would introduce younger generations to Birsa Munda’s contribution to the freedom struggle and the rights of tribal communities.

Gandhinagar will host a district-level Tribal Pride Day programme at its Town Hall. Minister of State Swaroopji Thakor, elected representatives and residents are expected to attend.

District Collector (in-charge) Digant Brahmbhatt has reviewed the arrangements with officials.

The state will observe Tribal Pride Day from November 12 to 18 across 14 tribal districts, 55 Assembly constituencies, 34 districts and 17 municipal corporations.

The government has announced development projects worth more than ₹2,300 crore for inauguration or foundation stone-laying on November 15.

It will also distribute land ownership documents containing 7/12 records to over 18,828 tribal beneficiaries and establish 14 ‘Johar Cafes’ to promote tribal cuisine and products.

Birsa Munda led an uprising against British rule and defended tribal rights over land, forests and water. In 2021, the Union government designated November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ to honour tribal freedom fighters.

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