Birsa Munda birth anniversary celebrated
Rourkela: The 137th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda organized
by the Birsa Munda Statue Committee Rourkela (BMSCR) and District Information
and Public Relation Department, was celebrated here at Birsa Chowk today.
Gracing the
events as the chief guest G S Prasad, CEO, Rourkela Steel Plant urged the
people to strive for the leadership quality of Munda who fought hard against
British colonialism.
President of
Sundargarh Zilla Parishad Petrus Toppo said the people of Sundargarh are proud
of Munda who had led the tribal uprising. Prof. B K Toppo made the inaugural
speech while Ranjit Kumar Toppo, Chairman, BMSCR, presided over the function.
Among
others, R N Mishra, ADM and S B Mishra, Sub-Collector, Rourkela was present.
The event
was followed by a colourful cultural extravaganza showing tribal troupe dance.
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