Delhi Government Honors Birsa Munda with Diwali Celebration at Bansera Park
Delhi government commemorates Birsa Mundas legacy with a tribute event at Bansera Park, celebrating tribal pride and cultural heritage.
New Delhi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : In a heartfelt tribute to Birsa Munda, the Delhi government hosted a Diwali celebration at Bansera Park in Sarai Kale Khan on November 14, marking the 151st anniversary of his birth and the eve of Tribal Pride Day.
Ravinder Indraj Singh, Delhi’s Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST/OBC Welfare, paid homage to Munda by offering flowers and lighting lamps. He reflected on Munda’s supreme sacrifice, struggles, and invaluable contributions to the nation.
Addressing the attendees, Singh expressed pride in celebrating the legacy of such a great figure in a free India. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership, the recognition of historical figures like Munda has gained significant importance.
Singh noted that Munda was not just a freedom fighter but also a symbol of the rights, self-respect, and identity of the tribal community. At just 25 years old, he sacrificed his life fighting against British rule for the freedom of the country and the rights of tribal communities.
In advocating for the rights of the marginalized and oppressed, Munda also instilled a sense of social harmony and self-respect. His life continues to inspire today’s youth with values of patriotism, courage, struggle, and social responsibility.
The minister highlighted that the decision to observe November 15 as Tribal Pride Day, initiated under Modi’s leadership in 2021, was a historic step toward recognizing the history and contributions of tribal communities at a national level.
In 2024-25, the country will celebrate the “Year of Tribal Pride” in honor of Munda’s 150th anniversary, with extensive programs planned nationwide. Singh remarked that today, Tribal Pride Day has become a national initiative celebrating the rich culture, traditions, valor, and contributions of tribal communities to nation-building.
Reflecting on the event in Delhi, Singh stated that the city represents the collective spirit and cultural consciousness of the nation.
