Ranchi, May 25 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla garlanded the statue of Lord Birsa Munda in Ranchi on Sunday along with Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth as he made his first visit to the city.

Birla stated that activist Birsa Munda made a lot of struggle, which protected tribal communities and inspired 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.

Earlier today, 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 c...