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Detailed explanation-1: -President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday, joining in the celebration of the second Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which marks the birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

Detailed explanation-2: -The birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda is celebrated as the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Few leaders among them were Tilka Majhi, Tikendrajit Singh, Veer Surendra Sai, Telanga Kharia, Veer Narayan Singh, Sidhu, Kanu Murmu, Rupchand Konwar and Laxman Naik. Born on 15th November 1875, in Ulihatu village of a present-day Jharkhand, Birsa spent his childhood in abject poverty in a tribal Munda family.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri Arjun Munda also stated that Government of India, under the leadership of Shri Prime Minister has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to commemorate the contributions of tribal communities in the nation’s history and culture.