TN Guv pays floral tributes to Birsa Munda on death anniversary

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday paid floral tributes to the portrait of freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his 122nd death anniversary.

The Governor's wife Laxmi Ravi, Nilgiris District Collector S P Amrith, tribal leaders, dignitaries and students of Eklavya Residential Model High School were present on the occasion held a Raj Bhavan here, an official release said.

Birsa Munda, born in Ranchi, was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. Governor Ravi urged officials to document unsung tribal heroes of Tamil Nadu and commemorate their sacrifices.

Munda's birth anniversary on November 15 is celebrated as Jan Jaitya Gaurav Diwas, he said, adding that the tribal leader's valour and courage will always be remembered.