By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter and tribal leader ‘Dharti Aba’, brave martyr Bhagwan Birsa Munda and ‘Janjatei Gaurav Diwas’, MP and former Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan paid homage to the statue at Ainthapali Chack in Sambalpur.
On this occasion, Shri Pradhan said that Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s unparalleled sacrifice and dedication for India’s freedom struggle and fight against injustice will remain a source of eternal inspiration for all of us. He instilled a new sense of self-respect and rights in the tribal society. His patriotism will always inspire the countrymen to serve the nation.
Recognizing the contribution of the tribal community of the country, Shri Pradhan further said that under the far-reaching leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has celebrated Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary as ‘Tribal Pride Day’ and honoured the true heroes of the country. Due to this, the pride and self-respect of the tribal community has been taken to a new height today.
On this holy occasion, Shri Pradhan extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the nation and all the tribal brothers and sisters and citizens of Odisha.
