New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to tribal leaders like Sidhu-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano on the occasion of Hool Day.
In a post shared on Twitter, Prime Minister Modi said that Hul Diwas is an occasion dedicated to the unmatched courage, struggle and sacrifice of the tribal society.
"Hul Diwas is a great occasion dedicated to the unparalleled courage, struggle and sacrifice of our tribal society. On this auspicious day, I pay my respectful tribute to the tribal heroes like Sidhu-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano." Written on X.
He said, "Their stories of self-respect and bravery against the atrocities of the British Empire will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen."
June 30 marks the 169th anniversary of the Santhal Hool (Santhal rebellion).
PM Modi also highlighted 'Hul Diwas' in his Mann Ki Baat program and said that this day is associated with the indomitable courage of brave Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers.
He said, "Today June 30 is a very important day. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as 'Hul Day'. This day is associated with the indomitable courage of Veer Sidhu-Kanhu, who braved the atrocities of foreign rulers. Had protested." Said.
"The brave Sidhu-Kanhu united thousands of Santhal comrades and fought the British with all their might and do you know when this happened? It happened in 1855, i.e. two years before India's first war of independence in 1857. Then Our tribal brothers and sisters in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand took up arms against foreign rulers,” the Prime Minister said.
In a post shared on Twitter, Prime Minister Modi said that Hul Diwas is an occasion dedicated to the unmatched courage, struggle and sacrifice of the tribal society.
"Hul Diwas is a great occasion dedicated to the unparalleled courage, struggle and sacrifice of our tribal society. On this auspicious day, I pay my respectful tribute to the tribal heroes like Sidhu-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano." Written on X.
He said, "Their stories of self-respect and bravery against the atrocities of the British Empire will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen."
June 30 marks the 169th anniversary of the Santhal Hool (Santhal rebellion).
PM Modi also highlighted 'Hul Diwas' in his Mann Ki Baat program and said that this day is associated with the indomitable courage of brave Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers.
He said, "Today June 30 is a very important day. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as 'Hul Day'. This day is associated with the indomitable courage of Veer Sidhu-Kanhu, who braved the atrocities of foreign rulers. Had protested." Said.
"The brave Sidhu-Kanhu united thousands of Santhal comrades and fought the British with all their might and do you know when this happened? It happened in 1855, i.e. two years before India's first war of independence in 1857. Then Our tribal brothers and sisters in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand took up arms against foreign rulers,” the Prime Minister said.
