The National Tribal Pride March was ceremonially flagged off today from Ulihatu, in Khunti district of Jharkhand, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, to mark his 151st birth anniversary and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
“The soil of Khunti district in Jharkhand, which continues to echo the immortal saga of Ulgulan, reverberated once again today with slogans of tribal pride and self-respect. The three-day National Tribal Pride March was flagged off by descendants of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Earlier, floral tributes were paid at the statue of Dharti Aaba, and his descendants were felicitated. Former Union Minister Arjun Munda, former Chief Minister Madhu Koda and Neelkanth Singh Munda, along with several senior leaders, paid tribute to the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The special chariot carrying the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda is the main attraction of the march, conveying the message of his struggle and glorious legacy to the people. On the first day, the march will cover a distance of 28 kilometres to reach Khunti. The procession, which began at Ulihatu, will culminate on the 15th of November at Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s memorial in Kokar, Ranchi, where the nation will pay its heartfelt tributes to the great tribal icon.
