NAMSAI, Jun 9: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday joined the Adivasi community of the state to pay obeisance to the legendary freedom fighter, social reformer and revered tribal leader ‘Dharti Aaba’ Bhagwan Veer Birsa Munda on his 123rd death anniversary which was commemorated as ‘Saheed Diwas’. The programme was organised by the All Adivasi Community of Arunachal Pradesh (AACAP) Namsai district committee at Kumari village in Lekang Circle, 
In his address, Mein emphasised on the courage and sacrifice made by the great Birsa Munda, inspiring millions of Indians to this day. Mein acknowledged that he is a symbol of tribal unification and his bravery & sacrifice is an inspiration for all of us. His fight for the rights of Tribal people and their freedom made a significant contribution towards freedom struggle and brought nation-wide recognition to the participation of tribal people in the freedom movement, he said. Acknowledging the magnitude of the contributions made by the valiant freedom fighter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared his birth anniversary which falls on 15th November to be commemorated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’.
While speaking about the Munda revolt for the rights of the tribal community, Mein also reflected upon the tribal wars fought by the people of Arunachal Pradesh; mainly the Anglo-Khamti War or the Khamti rebellion of 1839, the Anglo-Abor War stretching from 1858 up till 1912 in four major incidents and the Anglo-Wancho War or the Ninu Massacre of 1875. Mein mentioned that the research scholars have identified 220 Unsung Heroes, Martyrs and Freedom Fighters in Arunachal Pradesh so far.
The occasion was also graced by MP (Lok Sabha) Arunachal - East, Tapir Gao, MLAs Chau Zingnu Namchoom and Jummum Ete Deori, among others.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh ST Morcha  also observed the day at the State BJP Headquaters, Itanagar.

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