Question: On 10th November 2021 government of India has decided to celebrate 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. It will be celebrated on the birthday of which Indian tribal leader?
(a) Alluri Seetha Ram Raju
(b) Veer Narayan Singh
(c) Birsa Munda
(d) Rani Gaidinliu
Ans: c
Recent Context
- On 10th November 2021 Union Cabinet approved declaration of November 15 as “Janjatiya Gaurav Divas”.
Related Facts
- The day has been approved to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters in India’s freedom fight.
- The day is being declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ as a part of the year-long commemoration of 75 years of Independence under Amrit Mahotsav.
- The date was chosen as it was the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
- The celebrations would begin on November 15, and events, including cultural activities, would go on till November 22.
About Birsa Munda
- Birsa Munda (15 November 1875 – 9 June 1900) was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe.
- He lead a tribal religious transformation movement that arose in the Bengal Presidency (now Jharkhand) in the late 19th century, during the British Raj,
- He is an important figure in the history of the Indian independence movement and is revered as “bhagwan” by tribal communities.
- His portrait hangs in the Indian Parliament Museum;he is the only tribal leader to have been so honored.
Tribes and Indian Freedom Movement
- Several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis and Mizos strengthened India’s freedom struggle.
- The revolutionary movements and struggles organised by the tribal communities were marked by their immense courage and supreme sacrifice.
- However, the public at large is not much aware about these tribal heroes.
- This day will bring awareness about our tribal heroes.
- A tribal freedom fighter museum at Ranchi would also be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in near future for this purpose.
By Kameshwar Shukla
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