Agartala, 15th November 2026 : The Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the great freedom fighter and tribal leader, on the occasion of his 151st birth anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Trust organised a colourful rally in Agartala on Sunday, highlighting Birsa Munda’s revolutionary life, sacrifice and struggle for the rights of tribal communities, while spreading a message of unity and solidarity among all sections of the tribal population.
The rally commenced from the premises of Umakanta Academy and was led by Bipin Debbarma of the Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust. After passing through various roads of the city, the procession concluded in front of Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan. Participants paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda and highlighted the significance of his ideals and struggle.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Bipin Debbarma said that Bhagwan Birsa Munda was an unforgettable symbol of the rights, dignity and freedom of tribal communities. He united tribal people and led a powerful movement against British colonial rule. His struggle was not merely a resistance against British rule but also a historic fight to protect the identity, rights and self-respect of tribal communities.
He further stated that, in recognition of Birsa Munda’s contribution and supreme sacrifice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the initiative to observe November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas across the country from 2021 onwards. The day serves as an important occasion to highlight the history, heritage, culture and remarkable contributions of tribal communities to India’s freedom struggle before the younger generation.
Like the rest of the country, Tripura is also observing Janjatiya Gaurav Divas through various programmes. Bipin Debbarma said that the rally was organised by the Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust with the objective of further strengthening mutual unity, harmony and solidarity among all sections of the tribal population.
It may be mentioned that the life and struggle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda continue to serve as a source of inspiration for tribal communities across the country. The rally also called for taking his ideals of sacrifice, courage and the fight for rights to future generations while strengthening the collective unity of tribal communities.
