Narendra Modi inaugurated a museum in Ranchi
On Monday, Prime Minister Modi, inaugurated a museum in Ranchi in the memory of freedom fighter Birsa Munda, who is popularly known as Dharti Aaba.
The prime minister Addressed a gathering virtually and said Dharti Aaba did not live very long but he wrote a complete history for the country and gave direction to the future generations of India.
Narendra Modi inaugurated Birsa Munda Memorial Udyan and Museum in Ranchi as well.
After Paying tributes, PM Modi said he fought against the ideology that wanted to erase the identity of the tribal society of India.
The prime minister said, "Bhagwan Birsa knew that attacking diversity in the name of modernity, tampering with ancient identity and nature was not the way for the welfare of the society. He was in favour of modern education, he advocated for change, he showed courage to speak against the shortcomings of his own society."
Narendra Modi dedicated the Birsa Munda Memorial Udyan and Museum to the nation and Congratulated the citizens of the state and the tribal society.
The museum is situated at the Old Central Jail in Ranchi where the tribal icon took his last breath. A 25-feet tall statue of Munda has been installed there in his memory.
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