Kharibari, 14th November: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas was observed at Binnabari in Kharibari to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Phansidewa MLA Durga Murmu inaugurated the programme in the presence of Ajay Oraon, Chairman of the Panchayat Council of Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad, Nantu Mondal, Opposition Leader of Kharibari Panchayat Samiti, Kharibari BDO Deepti Sahu and other social workers.
The MLA entered the venue to the traditional beats of dhamsa and madal, reflecting the cultural heritage of the tribal community. He then inaugurated the programme by offering floral tributes to Birsa Munda’s portrait and lighting a ceremonial lamp.
Addressing the gathering, Durga Murmu criticised the previous Trinamool Congress government, alleging that the tribal community had not received the respect it deserved. He also referred to incidents involving land grabbing and other issues. The MLA thanked the Prime Minister for giving greater recognition and respect to the tribal community under the present government.
He further stated that, alongside the celebrations marking Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, camps would also be organised to provide various public services to local residents.
