Who Is Birsa Munda And Why Is He Being Honoured Today? Amit Shah Unveils Statue In Baansera Park In Delhi

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Amit Shah unveiled a 3,000 kg statue of Birsa Munda in Delhi's Baansera Park on his 150th birth anniversary.

3,000-Kg Statue

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The period until 15 November 2025 will be celebrated as Aadiwasi Gaurav Din across India.

Aadiwasi Gaurav Din

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Two sculptors from West Bengal crafted the lifelike statue of the tribal freedom fighter.

Who Made Statue?

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The Sarai Kale Khan intersection has been renamed as Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk.

Intersection Renamed

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Birsa Munda (1875-1900) was a tribal freedom fighter who led the Munda rebellion against British rule.

Who Is Birsa Munda

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He is revered as 'Bhagwan' (God) by tribal communities for protecting their rights and traditional way of life.

Revered As A God

Despite his short life of 25 years, he organised a significant tribal movement challenging British land policies.

Tribal Movement

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He combined spiritual leadership with political activism, establishing the 'Birsait' faith movement amongst tribals.

Birsaith Faith Movement

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Were you aware of the rich legacy of Birsa Munda?

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