India Unfolded

  Celebrating 150 Years of Tribal Hero: Birsa Munda   Imagine a young boy in his early twenties, standing fearlessly against the oppressive British rule — not with wealth, power, or formal education, but with sheer courage and an unshakable resolve to protect his people. This young hero was none other than Birsa Munda. Most of us recognize his name, but how many truly understand the depth of his struggle and the legacy he left behind? Today, we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, also revered as Dharti Aba — the Father of the Earth. November 15 is observed as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas to honor this iconic tribal freedom fighter. Born in Ulihatu village in present-day Jharkhand on November 15, 1875, Birsa Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle was so monumental that tribal communities across the country worship him as Bhagwan Birsa. States such as Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal even declare a holiday on this day to acknowled...