BJP leaders on Tuesday paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 126th death anniversary, describing him as a powerful symbol of social justice, self-respect and tribal empowerment.
Delhi Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST/OBC Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh said Birsa Munda’s struggle against British rule and social injustice awakened tribal communities to their rights over land, identity and dignity.
He said Birsa Munda was not only a freedom fighter but also a social reformer whose legacy continued to inspire generations.
The minister said Birsa Munda’s life reflected courage, leadership and sacrifice, adding that his ideals remained relevant in the continued fight for equality and social upliftment.
He also highlighted government initiatives such as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums and programmes like Adi Sanskriti and Adi Vani, aimed at preserving tribal heritage and recognising the contribution of tribal communities to India’s freedom struggle.
In a separate programme, Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra, along with the party’s ST Morcha leaders, paid floral tributes at Basera Park.
Malhotra described Birsa Munda as a revolutionary figure who led the historic Ulgulan movement against British oppression and exploitation of tribal communities.
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