Remembering Birsa Munda, Iconic Tribal Leader And Freedom Fighter

Birsa Munda Death Anniversary: Born in the tribal belt of the Chhotanagpur Plateau, Birsa Munda started fighting for tribal rights when he was just a teenager.

Birsa Munda, the iconic tribal leader and freedom fighter is being remembered on his death anniversary today. A fearless young man from the Munda tribe, Birsa Munda spearheaded a revolt against the British in areas now bordering Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and leaders across political parties have been paying homage to Birsa Munda on his Punya Tithi. "Remembering tribal freedom fighter, 'Dharti Aaba' Birsa Munda on his Punya Tithi today. The fearless tribal leader made an invaluable contribution to the freedom struggle by spearheading the tribal movement against the oppressive British rule," Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu wrote in his tribute to Birsa Munda. Remembering tribal freedom fighter, 'Dharti Aaba' Birsa Munda on his Punya Tithi today. The fearless tribal leader made an invaluable contribution to the freedom struggle by spearheading the tribal movement against the oppressive British rule. #BirsaMundapic.twitter.com/76KoUfKqax