Lucknow, 09 June (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath paid tribute to tribal independence warrior Bhagwan Birsa Munda on

his martyrdom day (death anniversary), praising his Ulgulan

(revolt) against British injustices and ultimate sacrifice. Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath referred to the tribal leader as the 'Dharti Aaba'

(Father of the Earth) and a great revolutionary. He lauded Munda for reviving

tribal pride, overcoming insurmountable difficulties, and refocusing India's independence

movement.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “On the death anniversary of

'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who infused new energy into tribal pride

against the injustices of British rule and gave a new direction to India's

freedom struggle through the immortal proclamation of 'Ulgulan', I offer a

hundredfold salutations. Your life, illuminated by sacrifice, austerity, and

national devotion, is an eternal inspiration for India.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi