BJP to observe Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah in Tikamgarh with rally, student dialogue and village chaupals

The BJP will observe Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah (Tribal Pride Week) in Tikamgarh on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The party has begun preparations for the programmes, which were announced at a press conference on Thursday.

Jatara MLA and former minister Harishankar Khatik was the main speaker at the press conference. BJP district president Saroj Rajput and Ganesh Adivasi, state joint treasurer of the BJP Scheduled Tribes Morcha, were present as special guests.

Khatik said the BJP had kept its promise to honour the tribal community. According to him, the party has built up political leadership from the tribal community in Madhya Pradesh.

Khatik said the week, which runs until November 18, will include a tribal rally, student-youth dialogues and Janjati Gaurav Chaupals. The BJP organisation, society and government together will take the contribution, legacy, folk art and culture of tribal heroes to the people.

A cultural rally two to three kilometres long will be taken out in Tikamgarh district, offering a glimpse of the folk art, traditions and culture of the tribal community. Public buildings, roads, intersections, parks and other places will be named after tribal icons and people's leaders.

On November 14, programmes featuring tribal talent will be held at two places in every Assembly constituency. A cleanliness drive will also be held at places of worship that day, and lamps will be lit.

On November 15, Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, programmes will be held in schools and hostels. On November 16 and 17, there will be direct dialogue with students and an outreach campaign at tribal hostels. Alongside literary programmes, there will be tribal dance, drama, music, rangoli, painting, essay and speech competitions.

From November 18, former and current MPs, MLAs and tribal public representatives will hold Janjati Gaurav Chaupals in villages.