Bokaro: The birth anniversary of Birsa Munda was observed here on Monday. Birsa Munda is remembered for his activism against British India in the late 19th century. The government has taken the historic decision to declare Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas this year.
The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, also known as Tribal Pride Day, commemorates tribal freedom fighters. Amarendu Prakash, the Director-in-Charge of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) and Atanu Bhowmik, the Executive Director (Works) alongwith other officers, paid floral tribute to Birsa Munda’s statue here.
As a tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, Director-in-charge released a documentary on the freedom fighters of Jharkhand made by BSL. A tableau illustrating the sacrifices and contributions of Lord Birsa Munda in connection with Tribal Pride Day was flagged off by Prakash at Ispat Bhawan earlier today.
Throughout the city, the tableau brought awareness of Birsa Munda to the public.
