Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary and extended greetings on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. He highlighted Birsa Munda’s courage and sacrifice, reaffirming the government’s commitment to tribal dignity and prosperity
Published Date – 15 November 2026, 09:44 AM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary and extended greetings on the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
In a post in Hindi on X, the prime minister said the courage, struggle and sacrifice of ‘Dharti Aaba’ would continue to inspire generations to uphold self-respect, freedom and rights.
He said the government, drawing inspiration from Birsa Munda, was committed to ensuring dignity, opportunities and prosperity for the tribal community.
Modi also called upon people to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution of tribal communities to nation-building.
Since 2021, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is observed every year on November 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
