Jharkhand is today celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of its revered tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The state is also celebrating the Silver Jubilee of its Foundation Day. The state was officially carved out of the southern part of Bihar, becoming India’s 28th state on this day in 2000. The year-long celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, also culminate today.

Several events are scheduled to be held to mark the day, highlighting the legendary leader’s significant contributions to the country’s tribal heritage and freedom movement. On the occasion, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren are scheduled to visit Ulihatu in Khunti district, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, to honor the tribal hero. Earlier, Union Minister Oram paid floral tributes to the revered tribal freedom fighter at the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi. To promote tourism and celebrate the occasion, the state government has declared the Birsa Festival in Ulihatu as a Tourism festival.

Meanwhile, the state BJP will hold various programs in Ranchi, including a public rally to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Exhibitions showcasing central government schemes will be held across all districts.