Prez Murmu pays homage to Birsa Munda, extends wishes on Jharkhand Foundation Day

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid homage to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and extended greetings to the people of Jharkhand on their Foundation Day, expressing hope that the residents take the state to new heights of development and prosperity.

Jharkhand Statehood Day (Jharkhand Sthapna Divas) is observed annually on 15 November, marking the day the region was carved out of southern Bihar to become India's 28th state in 2000 under the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000.

It coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, which is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

Taking to X, President Murmu said, "On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Dharti Aba, Lord Birsa Munda, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'. This day is an opportunity to remember our rich tribal heritage and the historic contributions of tribal communities to the nation."

"I hope that all fellow citizens will preserve our invaluable heritage while moving forward on the path of inclusive development," the President added.

President Murmu also extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Jharkhand on the Foundation Day.

"This land, home to divine figures such as Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and great heroes such as Sidho-Kanhu, has a distinctive identity rooted in its rich tribal culture, vibrant folk traditions, and natural and mineral wealth," she said in another X post.

"I hope that Jharkhand's hardworking and talented residents, cherishing their rich heritage, will take the state to new heights of development and prosperity," the President added.

President Murmu served as the first female and longest-serving Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.

She is also the first person belonging to a tribal community to serve as the President of India.

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