The 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda is being celebrated across the country today as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal paid floral tributes to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Prerana Sthal in the Parliament House premises. Members of Parliament and officials also paid their respects. On the occasion, the dignitaries interacted with tribal artists participating in the programme.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. In a social media post, the President said the occasion provides an opportunity to remember India’s rich tribal heritage and the historic contributions of tribal communities to the nation. She expressed hope that citizens would preserve this invaluable heritage while moving forward on the path of inclusive development.

In his message, the Prime Minister said the indomitable courage, struggle and sacrifice of Dharti Aaba would continue to inspire generations to uphold self-respect, freedom and rights. He added that, drawing inspiration from Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the government was making every effort to ensure dignity, opportunities and prosperity for tribal communities.

PM Modi also called upon everyone to come together to honour the invaluable contribution of tribal communities to nation-building and extended his best wishes on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.