"Tribal communities serve as a source of inspiration": Lok Sabha Speaker praises Jharkhand's cultural legacy during visit
May 26, 2025

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], May 26 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was welcomed by tribal artisans during his visit to Ranchi on Monday and praised Jharkhand's rich cultural and historical legacy.
Birla is on a two-day visit to the state.
Speaking to the media, he highlighted the region's spiritual and cultural significance, saying, "Undoubtedly, Jharkhand is also a city of spirituality, religion, and culture, and the tribal communities here, who fought battles, serve as a source of inspiration for all of us."
"Jharkhand's tribal culture, along with its natural beauty, is extraordinary. The development of Jharkhand is closely tied to the country's development in the times to come," he added.
Referring to the legacy of freedom fighter Birsa Munda, Birla stated, "The tribal community here is gaining respect across the nation. We celebrate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda Ji with great enthusiasm throughout the country. From the life of Lord Birsa Munda, the tribal people across the nation draw inspiration for patriotism and national pride."
According to a release, he also addressed delegates during the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) 's platinum jubilee celebrations in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
On Sunday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla garlanded the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the Jail Museum in Ranchi.
The Lok Sabha speaker stated that Birsa Munda fought a long battle for the tribals' honour, self-respect, water, forest, and land, further stating that the new generation would get new inspiration from his dedication.
"Bhagwan Birsa Munda fought a long battle for the honour, self-respect, water, forest and land of the tribals. He stayed in this jail for a long time. Whenever the coming generation comes here, they will get new inspiration from the dedication of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Tribal society has a huge contribution to the preservation of our culture," Om Birla told the media.
Birla stated that activist Birsa Munda made a lot of struggles, protecting tribal communities and inspiring people.
"For the honour of the tribal communities, nature and culture, he did a lot of struggle, and that inspires a lot of people Due to his struggle, tribal communities are protected and their pride still exists in the country" Birla told the media.
MoS Sanjay Seth said that Birla would be welcomed in Ranchi according to the tribal culture.
"Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is coming to Ranchi. Here, the common people are getting a chance to welcome the Lok Sabha Speaker for the first time. He will be welcomed according to our tribal culture," Seth told the media.
Seth also stated that it was a matter of pride for Jharkhand to welcome Om Birla to the state.
"Indian democracy is the strongest democracy in the world, and the temple of that democracy is the Parliament. In such a situation, it is a matter of pride for us that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has come here" he added.