Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of Jan jatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15. He said, ” I consider this the fortune of my govt that it got the opportunity to declare 15th Nov (birth anniversary of Birsa Munda) as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. He was not only the hero of our political independence, but he was also the conductor of our spiritual and cultural energy.” He further added, ” Today, the entire country is celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda with devotion and respect. I respectfully bow before the great son, the great revolutionary of the country, Bhagwan Birsa Munda.”