Indian Leaders Commemorate Birthday of Iconic 19th Century Tribal Leader Birsa Munda

In 19th century, Munda led a mass religious movement against British rule in present-day Jharkhand, challenging the conversion activities of Christian missionaries among the region's tribal population. November 15 is celebrated annually as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' (Tribal Pride Day') to commemorate the freedom fighter Birsa Munda.