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Indian American community honors Birsa Munda
The Consul General of India in New York urged all the attendees to promote tourism to Jharkhand and also share its culture.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 17, Nov 2025
- 02:31 EST
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The attendees of BJANA's Jharkhand Diwas celebration / Handout:BJANA
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) celebrated Jharkhand Diwas and Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas on Nov. 15, honoring Jharkhand’s cultural heritage, its tribal legacy, and the enduring contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, in New York.
The celebration was attended by dignitaries, community leaders, youth performers, and other supporters of the festivities. The event kicked off with a video highlighting Jharkhand’s natural beauty, a cultural performance and felicitation of the dignitaries.
Sarika Dubey, the MC of the celebration, welcomed all guests and set a high and inspiring tone to kick off the celebration of Jharkhand Diwas and Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas. She highlighted the rich history, resilience, and immense contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, reminding the audience of his pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and his lasting impact on tribal pride and identity.
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The Consul General of India, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, urged the attendees to actively promote tourism in Jharkhand. He emphasized the value of expertise sharing, knowledge exchange, innovation, and community-driven ideas for the development and well-being of Jharkhand, along with supporting social and charitable initiatives.
A short documentary on Bhagwan Birsa Munda was shown, honoring the legendary tribal freedom fighter, whose courage, sacrifice, and leadership continue to inspire generations.
The cultural segment featured ‘Ulgulan’, a thematic performance dedicated to the life and legacy of Birsa Munda, followed by ‘Tribal Tarang’, a vibrant folk dance capturing the joy and tradition of Jharkhand’s Karma Festival.
Addressing the attendees, BJANA President Sanjeev Singh expressed his gratitude to Consul General Binaya Pradhan and the Consulate General of India for their invaluable collaboration in celebrating Jharkhand Diwas. He also thanked all the attendees for helping present a culturally rich and meaningful program that showcased the efforts of Jharkhand’s freedom fighters and honored the legacy of Birsa Munda.
BJANA Vice President Priti Kashyap also expressed her gratitude to all participants. She spotlighted the performances that showcased the rich cultural identity of Jharkhand.
As part of the celebration, six distinguished community members were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Community leaders and members Sweta Tewary, Dr. Ramesh Pandey, Anita Pathak, Mukesh Jha, Dr. Sanjiv Sharma and Lakhendra Dangi were recognized for their contributions to the community and dedication to community service.
Dipen Banerjee delivered the vote of thanks and marked the organization's commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Bihar and Jharkhand and strengthening community engagement across North America.
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