Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has paid tribute to tribal leader Amar Shaheed Gundadhur on Bhumkal Memorial Day.
Chief Minister Sai has said that the sacrifice of hero Gundadhur, who started the rebellion against the British rule for the water, forests and land of the tribals, will always remain immortal in history.
Chief Minister Sai has said that on February 10, 1910, the tribals of Bastar had raised the bugle of agitation against the British. Tribal leaders played an important role in raising this protest and sacrificed everything.
In the Bhumkal rebellion, under the leadership of immortal martyr Gundadhur, the tribals fought bravely against the British rule despite limited resources.
In his memory, the local people of Chhattisgarh, especially the ancient Dandakaranya region, celebrate Bhoomkal Day every year. Chief Minister Sai said that martyr Gundadhur will always live in the public mind as a symbol of tribal consciousness.
Bhumkal Diwas celebrated in his memory will always give us courage to raise our voice against exploitation.
The Chief Minister said that the flame that immortal martyr Gundadhur has awakened in the minds of tribal people to protect their rights will always remain burning.