Jamshedpur, Feb. 13 -- On the 275th birth anniversary of India's first freedom fighter, Veer Shaheed Baba Tilka Majhi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Mahabir Murmu called upon the youth to take responsibility for protecting water, forest, land, and cultural identity. He was speaking as the chief guest at the annual cultural and sports program organized by Baba Tilka Aven Akhada at the Mango Baliguma Baba Tilka Majhi Stadium in Jamshedpur.
Paying tribute to Baba Tilka Majhi, Mahabir Murmu garlanded his statue and highlighted his role as India's first freedom fighter who led a rebellion against British rule from 1771 to 1784. "Baba Tilka Majhi became a martyr to save our water, forest, land, and culture. Even today, the youth must come ...