Hul Diwas: PM pays tribute to heroes of the Santhal Hul
On 30 June 2025, Hul Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano, heroes of the Santhal uprising, while Jharkhand's CM and Governor led tributes in Ranchi.
Summary
Hul Diwas was observed on 30 June 2025 across Jharkhand and the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage of tribal communities and to the Santhal uprising's freedom fighters Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar also saluted the martyrs. Hul Diwas marks the Santhal Hul (rebellion) that began on 30 June 1855 at Bhognadih village in present-day Jharkhand, led by the brothers Sido and Kanhu Murmu (static).
Key facts
- Date
- 30 June (Hul Diwas)
- Heroes named by PM
- Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Phulo-Jhano
- Jharkhand
- CM Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar paid tribute
- Origin (static)
- Santhal Hul began 30 June 1855 at Bhognadih (present-day Jharkhand), led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Hul Diwas, observed on 30 June, commemorates which uprising?
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Correct answer: C — Santhal Hul (Santhal rebellion)
PIB: commemorating the historic Santhal uprising on Hul Diwas, the PM honoured Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano. The Hindu: Hul Diwas commemorates the Santhal rebellion.
The Santhal Hul began in 1855 at which village in present-day Jharkhand?
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Correct answer: A — Bhognadih
The Hindu: the rebellion began in Bhognadih village. India Today: on 30 June 1855 the revolution started from Bhognadih.
Consider the following about Hul Diwas 2025: 1. The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano. 2. The Santhal Hul was led by the brothers Sido and Kanhu Murmu. 3. The uprising began on 30 June 1855. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: statement 1 (PIB), statement 2 (The Hindu: two brothers, Sido and Kanhu Murmu, led the uprising), statement 3 (India Today: 30 June 1855).