Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 15: Shri Jai Prakash (JP), National Secretary, BJP and Prabhari A & N Islands participated in various Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Sri Vijaya Puram on November 15, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and tribal leader Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
On his arrival at Sri Vijaya Puram today by flight, accompanied by Shri Anil Kumar Tiwari, State President, BJP, A&N Islands, he visited Birsa Nagar at Attam Pahad and garlanded the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and paid floral tribute. Large number of members from Janjati Community accorded warm welcome and expressed heart felt appreciation for his presence on the occasion. A sizable number of BJP workers of the area, which is predominantly Tribal hamlet, also greeted the Prabhari.
Speaking on the occasion JP ji said when the British subjected the tribal community to various forms of oppression over issues relating to land and religious conversion. Young Birsa Munda fought against the British in resistance to these atrocities. At the young age of just 25, he became revered as Bhagwan,” he said.
He further observed that a community or person who gets detached from their original Religion and Culture, they lose their heritage and self-esteem. Bhagwan Birsa Munda advocated to protect one’s religion and culture, and fight for land rights. Through this struggle, he secured a place of honour for Adivasi community across the country. He gave the slogan “Abua Dishum, Abua Raj’, meaning ‘Our Country, Our Rule’, the Prabhari.
It is worth mentioning that Shri Narendra Modi who in the year 2021 declared the Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ and has now transformed into a national festival honoring India’s tribal heritage, history, and heroes with indigenous pride.
In the evening Shri Jai Prakash ji took part in the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ celebrations led by Hon’ble Lt Governor Dr Dinesh Sharma at Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram as special Guest.
Later in the evening the Prabhari accompanied by Shri Tiwari, participated in the Chhath Puja Celebration at Carbyn’s Cove Beach.