Ranchi, Nov. 15 -- Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, on Saturday paid floral tribute to the celebrated freedom fighter and anti-colonialist Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas", marking his 150th birth anniversary.

Speaking on the occasion, Soren remembered the great leader and said, "It is indeed a great day for Jharkhand as we commemorate Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th anniversary. He was a great personality who sacrificed his life for his society and country. It is an honour and a matter of pride for all of us."

Meanwhile, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, who was also present at the occasion, honoured the freedom fighter with a floral tribute alongside CM Soren.

Governor Gangwar said that Birsa Mu...