Nation pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to 'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day, recalling his Ulgulan movement against British rule.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to 'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day on 9 June 2026. The Prime Minister recalled his fight against foreign rule for the protection of water, forest and land, while Amit Shah recalled how he sounded the call for freedom through the 'Ulgulan' movement. Born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand, Birsa Munda breathed his last in Ranchi. His birth anniversary, 15 November, was declared Janjatiya Gaurav Divas by the Union Cabinet in 2021.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 June 2026 (martyrdom day)
- Tributes
- PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah
- Movement
- Ulgulan against British rule
- Born
- 15 November 1875, Ulihatu (present-day Jharkhand)
- Static
- 15 November = Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (declared 2021)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose martyrdom day was observed on 9 June 2026, led which movement against British rule?
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Correct answer: B — Ulgulan
Birsa Munda gave the call for 'Ulgulan' (revolution) against British rule.
Consider the following statements about Bhagwan Birsa Munda: 1. He was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand. 2. His birth anniversary is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. 3. He breathed his last in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: Birsa Munda breathed his last in Ranchi.