Four events in Burhanpur on Nov 15 for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Birsa Munda's birth anniversary

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be observed in Burhanpur on November 15, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. Programmes have been planned at four places in the district. MP Gyaneshwar Patil announced this at a press conference at the BJP office on Thursday.

Patil said the BJP, along with the Central and state governments, will hold these programmes across the country. They will run from November 11 to 19, with the main event on November 15. Preparations are under way.

Patil said Birsa Munda fought the invaders and devoted his life to society and the country. According to him, the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas began after the Modi government came to power at the Centre.

He also said the history of many social reformers and warriors of the tribal community had so far been buried in the pages of history. Citing Tantya Mama and Rani Kamlapati, Patil said the government had honoured them.

Patil said Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will join the November 15 programmes in Khandwa and Burhanpur live.

Nepanagar MLA Manju Dadu, BJP district president Dr Manoj Mane and other BJP leaders were present at the press conference.