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Ambedkar to Kanshi Ram, Birsa Munda: In UP BJP’s event calendar, outreach to Dalits, tribals | Political Pulse News

Ambedkar to Kanshi Ram, Birsa Munda: In UP BJP’s event calendar, outreach to Dalits, tribals | Political Pulse News

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With parties across the country’s political spectrum staking claim to B R Ambedkar’s legacy by holding programmes on his birth and death anniversaries and promising to safeguard the Constitution drafted by him, the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh has begun to focus on several social icons in a bid to win the trust of Dalit and tribal voters ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. The Scheduled Caste (SC) wing of the UP BJP has drawn up a year-long calendar to organise state-wide programmes marking the birth and death anniversaries of over a dozen prominent social reformers from the SC and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. A prominent name in this BJP’s calendar is Kanshi Ram, founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Last year, BSP president Mayawati addressed a rally in Lucknow on October 9, Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary, in an apparent show of strength. The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress too held events on the occasion to pay tributes to Kanshi Ram. The Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), led by Nagina MP Chandrashekhar …

India Launches Indigenous CRISPR Therapy ‘BIRSA 101’ In Decisive Step Against Sickle Cell Disease | India News

India Launches Indigenous CRISPR Therapy ‘BIRSA 101’ In Decisive Step Against Sickle Cell Disease | India News

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Last Updated:November 20, 2025, 07:00 IST The breakthrough was developed by the CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and was unveiled by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh The therapy, named ‘BIRSA 101’ in honour of the legendary tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, marks a significant technological milestone, positioning India among global leaders in advanced therapeutics. (Representational image/AI-generated) In a major leap for genomic medicine and the government’s commitment to tribal health, India on Wednesday launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy aimed at eradicating Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The therapy, named “BIRSA 101″ in honour of the legendary tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, marks a significant technological milestone, positioning India among global leaders in advanced therapeutics. The breakthrough was developed by the CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and was unveiled by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Sickle Cell Disease, a severe genetic blood disorder, disproportionately affects India’s tribal population, particularly in the central and eastern regions, where the disease burden is highest. The indigenous CRISPR platform, which the minister described as …

Jharkhand celebrates 150th birthday of freedom fighter Birsa Munda

Jharkhand celebrates 150th birthday of freedom fighter Birsa Munda

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Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda and the silver jubilee of the state’s foundation day. The governor and the CM offered floral tributes at the statues of the tribal icon at Kokar and Birsa Chowk in Ranchi. They also visited Birsa Munda’s village in Ulihatu in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, where they offered floral tributes to the statue of the tribal hero. “The extraordinary struggle that Bhagwan Birsa Munda waged at a young age for the protection of the motherland and tribal identity is a source of inspiration for all. Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’, the governor posted on X. The birth anniversary of Birsa Munda is celebrated as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas’ (Tribal Dignity Day) across the country. Birsa Munda led the Munda Rebellion against British rule. His struggle for tribal rights and self-rule made him a symbol of resistance and empowerment for indigenous communities. “Jharkhand is today completing 25 glorious years of its establishment, which …

PM Modi To Visit Gujarat On Nov 15-16, To Attend Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary Of Birsa Munda | India News

PM Modi To Visit Gujarat On Nov 15-16, To Attend Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary Of Birsa Munda | India News

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Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 12:48 IST Prime Minister Modi will be attending events commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda in Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: PTI/File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on November 15 and 16 and is likely to review bullet train operations between Surat and Bilimora. He will also review ongoing work from the southern part of the state to Mumbai. The Prime Minister will also attend events commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda. The celebrations to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda will be held at the tribal town of Dediapada in Narmada district, where the Gujarat government has installed a statue of Birsa Munda — revered as the ‘God of Tribals’ — in honor of his fight against British colonial rule. Several arrangements are being made for the Prime Minister to kick off the celebrations. As per the plans, PM Modi is expected to arrive in Surat in the morning and proceed to Dediapada by helicopter. The …

Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan-ISBT Chowk to be known as Birsa Munda Chowk now: Who was he? Know here

Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan-ISBT Chowk to be known as Birsa Munda Chowk now: Who was he? Know here

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed tribal icon Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary and said he sacrificed everything to protect the honour and glory of the motherland. On the occasion various other leaders also paid the freedom fighter homage and called him a tribal hero. President Droupadi Murmu on Friday led the nation in paying tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary which is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered floral tributes at the statue of Birsa Munda at the Prerna Sthal in Parliament complex. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair Harivansh was also present. Source link

Birsa Munda birth annivesary | President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes to tribal icon

Birsa Munda birth annivesary | President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes to tribal icon

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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Speaker Om Birla (right) and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh (left) during a ceremony to pay tribute to freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’, in New Delhi, Friday, November 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (November 15, 2024) led the nation in paying tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary which is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered floral tributes at the statue of Birsa Munda at the Prerna Sthal in Parliament complex. Also read:PM Modi to launch commemorative stamp, coin to mark 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair Harivansh was also present. After the event, the leaders interacted with folk artistes. After Ms. Murmu had left the venue, Mr. Dhankhar, who is also the Rajya Sabha chairperson, and Birla tried their hands on musical instruments, including drums. Since 2021, Birsa Munda’s …

Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024: Wishes, Quotes, And Messages To Share On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024: Wishes, Quotes, And Messages To Share On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

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Last Updated:November 15, 2024, 06:20 IST Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary holds special significance as the day is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, or Tribal Pride Day. Birsa Munda Statue at Khunti Road, Ranchi. (Image: Shutterstock) The birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a revered leader and freedom fighter, is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas every year on November 15. The contributions of Birsa Munda to India’s tribal movement remain unforgettable. He is affectionately called as Bhagwan Birsa Munda by tribal groups of Jharkhand and Odisha. He was born on November 15, 1875. Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary is more than just a day of remembrance. It’s a powerful reminder of a leader, who forever changed the course of India’s tribal movement and fought for their rights throughout his life. Known for his unmatched spirit and dedication, Birsa Munda championed the cause of indigenous communities, standing against injustice and oppression at a time when few dared to do so. Today, as we honour his life and legacy, it’s an apt occasion to reflect on his dream of a …

Why everyone wants to own Birsa Munda

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An enigmatic tribal icon from the turn of the last century suddenly becomes the toast of all political parties. Why? Because adivasi votes are crucial in a spate of upcoming elections Kolkata,ISSUE DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 13:23 IST Left: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda at Parliament House (Photo: ANI) | Right: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the icon’s birth anniversary celebration in Jhargram, Nov. 15 LAND, FOREST, IDENTITY, FAITH: The themes that relate to India’s tribal communities seem as ancient and unchan­ged as the jungles of Chhotanagpur where, on a monsoon-soaked night in 1895, a 21-year-old youth named Birsa Munda experienced an epiphany. It was the onset of a remar­kable story; an inflection point in Adivasi history. The one change that came with electoral democracy is that identity is now also political—in the party politics sense. For a man who’s a totemic figure of rebellion for Adivasis—indeed, of armed resista­nce to exploitation by all outsiders—it’s ironic how every party is scrambling for a piece of Birsa. …