Freedom fighter and tribal leader Birsa Munda was remembered on his death anniversary.
About Bhagwan Birsa Munda (1875 - 1900)
- He was born in the Munda tribe at Ulihatu, Khunti district of the Chotanagpur Plateau region (Jharkhand).
- Also known as ‘Dharti Aaba’.
Contributions
- Started faith of Birsait and stressed the importance of prayer, staying away from alcohol, and having faith in God.
- Started a movement called 'Ulgulan (The Great Tumult)' against the exploitation of tribals by local authorities.
- This led to the enactment of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (1908) which restricted the transfer of land from tribal people to non-tribals.
Legacy
- His birth anniversary (on 15th November) is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Values
- Courage, Justice, Leadership, etc.