By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:After the BJP government came to power, there have been big changes in the entire country. Especially under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, priority is being given to the identity, self-respect and overall development of the tribals based on the mantra of development and heritage. Many development schemes have been made for the tribals.
In 2021, the legendary Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the holy birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as ‘National Pride Day’. Since then, the tribal community in the country has gained a new identity. In this regard, the National Pride Day campaign will be celebrated across the state from 11 to 22 November, on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the 127th birth anniversary of Shaheed Laxman Nayak, said Shri Mannalal Rawat, National President and Member of Parliament of the Scheduled Tribes Morcha, while participating in the preparatory workshop held at the state office.
Shri Rawat said that a draft has been prepared in the state office today for the National Pride Day campaign. According to this campaign, it is planned to discuss the history and sacrifices of the tribals. The tribals have made a huge contribution in the freedom struggle. The tribals have worked voluntarily in the freedom struggle. The role of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in the freedom struggle is unforgettable.
He sacrificed his life due to the machinations of the British. Under this campaign, the biography of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the story of his sacrifice will be made accessible to every house. In addition, public awareness will be created about the pride of Odisha and the great freedom fighter Shaheed Laxman Nayak and the bravery of all the unknown tribal heroes who have not been included in the pages of history. On the eve of the National Pride Day, i.e. on November 14, a grand Deeposvab program will be organized along with a campaign to clean and sanitize the statues and monuments of the national heroes across the state.
Youth dialogue will be held with the youth on the role of tribals in nation building. The activists will work with determination to spread the message of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s self-respect and patriotism to every family. The government has been requested to name the major streets and places in the state after national heroes.
The party workers will work in coordination with the government to spread the tribal welfare approach of His Excellency Smt. Draupadi Murmu and the famous Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to all sections. Shri Rawat said that the BJP Scheduled Tribes Morcha is committed to spreading the glorious story of the tribal community in every panchayat and village of Odisha for the overall development of the tribal society.
State President and MP Shri Manmohan Samal, Union Minister Shri Jewel Oram, Minister Shri Nityanand Gand, Shri Ravi Narayan Naik, Former Minister Shri Bisheshwar Tudu, State General Secretary (Organization) Shri Manas Kumar Mohanty, BJP State Vice President Mrs. Kusum Tete, National General Secretary of Janjati Morcha Shri Kaliram Majhi, Janjati Morcha State President Shri Kandra Soren and State Executive Member Mrs. Sukeshi Oram were prominently present in this workshop.
