Published 16:29 IST, November 15th 2020

Jharkhand CM greets people on state's Foundation Day; pays homage to Birsa Munda

On Sunday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Foundation Day

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On Sunday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren greeted  people of state on occasion of Foundation Day, remaking that 'today is a reminder that each one of us should work for welfare of state.'  state of Jharkhand officially came into being on Birsa Munda's birth anniversary in 2000.

dressing a police investiture ceremony here in Ranchi, Soren credited security officers for ir contribution to state's welfare.

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" security officials of state have played a key role in progress and prosperity of Jharkhand. I want to congratulate police officers for ir dedication and salute ir bravery today," Soren said.

Chief Minister also dressed  family members of soldiers who sacrificed ir lives for nation saying that ir grievances will be assisted on priority by Jharkhand government.

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"Family members of brave jawans who lost ir lives protecting our country are also present here with us. I would like to assure m of complete assistance for ir grievances. Our government will treat ir concerns on priority," he asserted.

Furrmore, Chief Minister paid hom to Birsa Munda on occasion of his birth anniversary.

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Earlier in day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people of state on its foundation day and wished m happiness, prosperity and good health.

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Born in 1875 in Munda tribe, Birsa Munda is often referred to as ‘Dharti Abba’ or Earth Far. He led rebellion that came to be kwn as Ulgulan (revolt) or Munda rebellion against British government-imposed feudal state system. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000 after Parliament passed Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000. Later, six more districts were carved out by reorganizing existing districts.  state’s foundation day was me to coincide with birth anniversary of tribal leer Birsa Munda.

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(With Inputs from ANI)

16:29 IST, November 15th 2020