New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonialist tribal leader Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister remembered the tribal leader for his unparalleled contribution to the country's freedom movement.

He said that Munda's struggle and sacrifices against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation in the country.

He also extended greetings on the occasion of the Jharkhand Statehood Day, which also coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.

PM Modi described the state as a land enriched with tribal culture and prayed for the region's progress and prosperity.

'On this sacred occasion of Tribal Pride Day, the entire nation is reverently remembering the unparalleled contribution of the great freedom fighter of the country, Lord Birsa Munda Ji, in protecting the pride of the motherland. Their struggle and sacrifice against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation. Hundredfold salutations to the great freedom fighter of the country, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, on his 150th birth anniversary,' Prime Minister Modi wrote on 'X'.

'Heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the glorious state of Jharkhand, enriched with tribal culture, on the occasion of the state's foundation day. The history of this land of Lord Birsa Munda is filled with tales of courage, struggle, and self-respect. Today, on this special occasion, I extend my wishes for the progress and prosperity of the state along with all my family members in the state,' he added.

Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000, which happens to be the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.

Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875. During British rule in the late 19th century, he spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand.

His birth anniversary is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti in the country and coincides with the Jharkhand Foundation Day.

Meanwhile, the Union Government is celebrating the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh across India to honour the valour and invaluable contribution of tribal heroes of the country.

On November 15, the Central Government will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda with a national-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Gujarat's Narmada district, to be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)