Assam, 13 November (H.S.): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday felicitated

distinguished personalities from the Janajati communities at a programme

organised by the Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust in Agartala to mark Janjatiya

Gaurav Divas.

The felicitation ceremony, held at a private hotel,

recognised the contributions of eminent members of the Janajati community

towards preserving the state's rich cultural heritage, traditions and identity,

while also playing an important role in social development.

Addressing the occasion, Saha said the programme provided an

opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of

members of the Janajati community to society.

He said the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda continued to

inspire people to uphold the dignity, rights and aspirations of tribal

communities.

The Centre declared

November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021 to honour tribal freedom fighters

and recognise the contributions of tribal communities to India's freedom

struggle, history and cultural heritage. The day coincides with the birth

anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal leader and freedom

fighter who led the Ulgulan (Great Revolt) against British colonial rule.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Abhijit Deb