Ranchi: BJP on Friday launched its three-day padyatra from Ulihatu, the birthplace of tribal icon Birsa Munda in Khunti district to highlight his struggles and sacrifices for the tribal community. Sukhram Munda, one of Birsa’s descendents, flagged off the 73-km long padyatra which will conclude at Birsa Munda Samadhi Sthal in Ranchi on Nov 15.BJP functionaries said Ulihatu was chosen as the starting point of the yatra to connect the commemorative programme, being held to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Birsa, with places associated with his life and legacy.
In a statement, BJP said the march would also inform people about initiatives of the BJP-led Union govt for tribal communities, including work in education, health and overall development
In a statement, BJP said the march would also inform people about initiatives of the BJP-led Union govt for tribal communities, including work in education, health and overall development.Former Union minister Arjun Munda, who joined the procession, accused Congress of avoiding meaningful dialogue on the country’s future in Parliament. “The party has lost relevance among the people,” he said.Former minister Neelkanth Singh Munda alleged that Congress and its allies had failed to give proper respect to the state’s bravehearts. The padayatra is part of a nationwide BJP programme being held from Nov 11 to 18 in tribal-dominated parliamentary and assembly constituencies across India.
