PM Modi inaugurates Birsa memorial in tribal icon’s honour

“The country has decided it will give a more meaningful and grand identity to the tribal traditions and its valor stories. For this, a historic decision has been taken — from today every year, the country will celebrate November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’,” the prime minister said.

“Bhagwan Birsa knew that attacking diversity in the name of modernity, tampering with ancient identity and nature was not the way for the welfare of the society. He was in favour of modern education, he advocated for change, he showed courage to speak against the shortcomings of his own society,” he added.