Kohima, Nov 10 (PTI) The Scheduled Tribe Morcha of the BJP’s Nagaland unit will organise Seva Saptah at all district headquarters from November 11 to 18, along with social and community service activities to mark tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, observed nationally as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
The main celebration of Tribal Pride Day will be held on November 15.
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, BJP Nagaland ST Morcha president Thomas Magh said the initiative was aimed at celebrating tribal identity and cultural heritage while promoting unity, social responsibility and community welfare.
He said activities during Seva Saptah would focus on social and community service, encouraging grassroots participation and collective efforts towards the development of society.
The November 15 celebration would honour the contributions and sacrifices of tribal communities and recognise their role in shaping the country’s social, cultural and historical heritage, Magh said.
He also highlighted the contributions of tribal freedom fighters, social reformers and community leaders who fought to protect their land, culture, traditions and identity.
BJP Nagaland ST Morcha general secretary Vekho Nakro said Tribal Pride Day was observed on November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who was born in 1875 at Ulihatu village in present-day Jharkhand.
Popularly known as ‘Dharti Aba’ (Father of the Earth), Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan, or Great Rebellion, against British colonial rule and exploitation of tribal communities in the late 19th century.
Nakro said Birsa Munda’s struggle for tribal land rights, dignity and cultural identity continued to inspire generations. Besides his role in the freedom movement, he also worked for social and religious reform, encouraging unity, awareness and preservation of tribal values, Nakro said.
The Centre declared November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021 to recognise the contributions of tribal freedom fighters and celebrate the history and heritage of tribal communities.
Nakro said the occasion should also serve as a reminder of the need to preserve indigenous languages, customs, traditional knowledge and natural resources. He called upon the younger generation to remain connected with their cultural roots and contribute towards building an inclusive and equitable society. PTI NBS NSD
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