Ranchi, 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 sta...