Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits Tripura to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

AGARTALA: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal joined the nationwide celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas when he participated multiple events held at different parts of Tripura on the occasion.

The minister was accompanied by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr Manik Saha on these events at Dhalai and Khowai districts of the state. With an aim to overall development of the tribal population of Tripura, the Union Minister along with CM of Tripura launched Tripura Rural Economic Growth & Service and inaugurated four other schemes on this occasion.

Sonowal and Saha also unveiled the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ambassa in Dhalai district as well as at Khowai in the Khowai district of the state. Earlier, they inaugurated Janjati Gaurav Divas Maha Mela at Ambassa Dasami ghat. On this occasion, many senior citizens and leading members of the tribal society were honoured at these events, where hundreds of people attended.

After paying shradhanjali to the great freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his Punya Tithi, the Union Minister said, "The effort put in by the great Birsa Munda exemplifies the epitome of patriotism. His commitment to bring the people of tribal communities together to fight against British imperialism continues to inspire us to do more for the country. In order to celebrate the legend of Birsa Munda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji made a sincere effort through Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations across the country to commemorate the great freedom fighter and social reformer. It is a matter of great pride for all countrymen, whether or not he is a tribal, that we can now celebrate the efforts made by tribal population. anjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated with equal elan like Gandhi Jayanti and Ekta Diwas."

Sonowal further said, "For years, especially during the reign of Congress, the due recognition was not given to the sacrifices made by the tribal society in India's freedom struggle. Even after independence, the tribal societies were left mostly unattended leaving at the mercy of exploiters and with minimum development. However, this changed since 2014 when BJP govt took charge at the centre. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, this historic wrong has now been corrected as the whole country has recognised it and is celebrating the sacrifice made by the tribal communities today. Today, our honourable President is Droupadi Murmu is the first tribal to hold this prestigious office of India. As a tribal son, I feel proud of what we have achieved during these years. Today, as a tribal, we are equal members of this society, equal citizens of this country and equal stakeholders in our responsibility to build a new India."

The Union Minister also appreciated the efforts made by the Tripura government to bring development to the tribal communities of the state. The events were also attended by Sambit Patra, Chairman, Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and national spokesperson of BJP; Union Minister of State of Social Justice & Empowerment & MP, Tripura, Pratima Bhoumik among ministers of the state government, MLAs, MPs, BJP officials, party workers along with families of freedom fighters, stated a press release.

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