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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tribal heroes honoured on Hul Diwas
1 2 Ranchi: Hul Diwas was solemnly observed across Ranchi on Monday to commemorate the valiant tribal uprising of 1855 led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu. While chief minister Hemant Soren paid floral tributes at Jharkhand Bhavan in New Delhi alongside his wife and Gandey MLA Kalpana, district and police officials in Ranchi honoured the tribal freedom fighters. "Sido-Kanhu were the torch-bearers of resistance against colonial injustice. Their courage gave a new direction to the freedom struggle, long before 1857," said Hemant in Delhi. "Hul was not just a revolt, it was a call for dignity, land, and identity. Today, we remember them not as martyrs of the past, but as symbols of ongoing justice for tribal communities," Soren added. In Ranchi, deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri, along with senior superintendent of police Chandan Sinha, paid floral tribute at the Sido-Kanhu statue erected at the Sido-Kanhu Park, Kanke Road. "Hul reminds us that justice and rights must be fought for with courage. Sido-Kanhu and other tribal leaders' sacrifice continues to inspire us to build an inclusive, equitable society," said Bhajantri. "Hul was a fight not only for land, but for dignity and rights. The courage Sido-Kanhu showed in mobilising 10,000 Santhals against the British is an inspiration even today. Understanding our roots helps build a more just future," said Sinha. Members of the adivasi community, many dressed in traditional attire, gathered at the park. "Hul Diwas is sacred to us. Our ancestors stood up against injustice that gives us strength even today," said Premshahi Munda, a tribal leader. Birhu Tudu, a resident from Kanke, said, "We hope the govt ensures our youth know this history. Hul was Jharkhand's history, and it should be preserved forever." As Jharkhand marked the day with solemn remembrance, the legacy of Sido and Kanhu continues to resonate in the voices of those still striving for equality and recognition.
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Police resort lathi-charge in Bhogandih on the occasion of Hul Diwas
Police resorted to lathi-charge, fired tear gas to disperse villagers protesting ahead of an official government function to mark the Hul Diwas in Jharkhand's Bhognadih located in Sahibganj district. Bhognadih, a historically significant village, is the birthplace of tribal icons Sido and Kanhu Murmu, who led the Santhal rebellion against British rule Hul Diwas marks the 1855 Santhal rebellion against the British. The villagers, led by the Sido-Kanhu Murmu Hul Foundation and Aato Manjhi Vashi Bhognadih , were protesting against the district administration's alleged dismantling of a separate stage they had set up to commemorate Hul Diwas in their capacity. Earlier, the descendants of Sido-Kanhu alleged that they were denied permission by the administration to observe Hul Diwas and the stage they had erected to observe the occasion was damaged by police administration. A police officer said that a mild lathi-charge was ordered after some villagers attacked the police force using bows and arrows. Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Leader of opposition Babulal Marandi strongly condemned the incident calling it a barbaric act on the tribal community. He asserted that the repressive incident of lathicharge in Bhognadih will prove to be the reason for the fall of the Hemant Soren government. 'The incident of lathi-charge and use of tear gas by the police in Bhognadih on the auspicious occasion of Hul Diwas is extremely condemnable and unfortunate. Many villagers have been injured in this barbaric action,'Mr. Marandi said. He further said, 'Today's barbarity has refreshed the memories of British rule. On the land of Hul revolution, after six generations, once again the descendants of Sido-Kanhu had to take to the streets against tyranny and injustice.' Mr. Marandi alleged that the state government is sitting in the lap of the infiltrators and does not want the tribal society of Jharkhand to get inspired by the heroic tales and sacrifices of their ancestors to protect their identity and rights. Lashing out at the state government, Mr. Marandi said the conspiracy of the government will never succeed. 'The brave Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phoolo-Jhano shook the foundation of British rule through the Hul revolution, in the same way today's oppressive incident of lathi charge in Bhognadih will prove to be the reason for the downfall of the Hemant government,'Mr. Marandi said. Mr. Soren could not go to Bhognadih as he was in the national capital where his father and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren is hospitalised in New Delhi's Gangaram Hospital. He however, posted a message on social media account saying, 'Baba Dishom Guruji, who follows their footsteps of struggle and dedication, is currently unwell. Due to this, I could not come to the revolutionary, brave land of Bhognadih this time.' He further said, 'But Hul Divas is not just a one-day event for us. Hul Divas is a day of resolve for us, Hul is our strength, Hul is our identity. In the coming times, there will be a Hul Ulgulan for the tribal religion code, tribal culture, language, civilization, and identity. On Hul Divas, a hundred salutes to the immortal brave martyrs! Hul Johar! Jai Jharkhand!'
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
5 cops among 12 hurt in Bhognadih clash
Dumka: Hul Diwas celebrations in Bhognadih, the birthplace of Sido and Kanhu Murmu, were dampened after a clash between the police and the descendants of the revolutionaries left 12 injured on Monday. Five police personnel and seven locals sustained injuries as a section of locals led by Mandal Murmu, a sixth-generation descendant of the revolutionary duo, tried to disrupt a scheduled govt programme at the village after Sahibganj district administration denied his outfit Sido-Kanhu Murmu Hul Foundation to host a parallel programme, unlike previous years. In the 2024 assembly election, Mandal, the then a JMM worker, was a proposer for chief minister Hemant Soren, the party candidate for Barhet (SC) assembly seat. He later flipped to BJP. Mandal, however, installed tents and other makeshift structures at the venue. These were removed by the police on June 28, which created a public outrage. On Sunday, a section of the locals rallied behind Mandal and locked down Sido-Kanhu Park, the venue of the event and blocked the administration from making arrangements for Monday's function. Police, attempting to break the lock, baton-charged and fired tear gas shells on the agitators who were armed with traditional weapons such as bows and arrows. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo State school education minister Ramdas Soren was due to attend the function. "Protesters attacked police personnel who were trying to break the lock at the main gate of the park. Mild baton charge was initiated to disperse the mob," Sahibganj SP Amit Kumar Singh said. A sub-divisional police officer was among the five police personnel who were injured, Singh said. "A group of miscreants tried to disrupt the function, and mild force was used by the police. The function was organised smoothly thereafter," deputy commissioner Hemant Sati said.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Clashes erupt in Bhognadih between police and Sido-Kanhu descendants on Hul Diwas
Ranchi, June 30 (UNI) Violence erupted in Bhognadih, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, on the occasion of Hul Diwas as tensions flared between police forces and descendants of Sido and Kanhu Murmu, tribal leaders who led the Santhal Rebellion against British rule in 1855. The situation turned chaotic when security personnel used tear gas shells to disperse a crowd protesting the district administration's refusal to allow traditional rituals. In retaliation, the mob reportedly hurled stones and shot arrows, leading to injuries among at least three to four police personnel. The area remains tense, with heavy police deployment in place. Hul Diwas, observed annually on June 30, marks the tribal uprising against British rule initiated in 1855 by Sido and Kanhu in Bhognadih. The day is commemorated with a state programme, alongside traditional observances led by the martyrs' descendants. Every year, under the banner of the Sido Kanhu Hul Foundation and Atu Manjhi Baisi, the family of Mandal Murmu—descendant of Sido—performs rituals at the memorial site before the formal programme begins. However, this year the administration barred them from conducting the puja during regular hours, citing security concerns. The family was instructed to perform rituals only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., sparking anger and allegations of discrimination. Protests began over the weekend, with Mandal Murmu and his supporters locking the gates of the Sido-Kanhu Park and halting preparations for the state function. On Monday morning, as the police attempted to reopen the site, tensions escalated. Tear gas was fired to control the crowd, which responded with stone-pelting and traditional weapon attacks. The injured personnel were sent for medical care, and reinforcements were deployed to restore order. The conflict is seen to have a political dimension, as Mandal Murmu recently joined the BJP and had invited senior party leaders, including former Chief Minister Champai Soren and former Boriya MLA Lobin Hembrom, to attend the programme under a separate banner. The administration reportedly viewed this as a potential disruption to the official event and withheld permission for parallel activities. Earlier, 13 labourers involved in erecting the private pandal were taken into custody, further fuelling discontent among the tribal community. Following protests and negotiations, the workers were released, and oral permission was granted for rituals. However, the confrontation resumed on Monday. Leader of the Opposition and Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi condemned the incident, calling it the result of the government's 'authoritarian attitude.' He said, 'This is not merely a law-and-order issue. The government's refusal to let the descendants of our tribal martyrs carry out traditional worship on Hul Diwas in their own village is an insult to the Adivasi identity and history. This reflects the political insecurity of the ruling regime.' Despite official claims that the government event proceeded without disruption, the atmosphere in Bhognadih remains strained. Tribal organisations have expressed deep hurt over what they see as a marginalisation of their role in their own legacy. The administration, meanwhile, continues to monitor the situation, wary of further escalation. UNI XC ARN RN
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Police resort to mild lathi-charge, fire tear gas to disperse villagers in J'khand Bhognadih
Ranchi, Police on Monday resorted to mild lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse a group of villagers protesting ahead of an official government function to mark Hul Diwas in Bhognadih, Sahibganj district of Jharkhand, officials said. Police resort to mild lathi-charge, fire tear gas to disperse villagers in J'khand Bhognadih The villagers, led by the Sido-Kanhu Murmu Hul Foundation and Aato Manjhi Vashi Bhognadih , were protesting the district administration's alleged dismantling of a separate stage they had set up to commemorate Hul Diwas in their capacity. Bhognadih, a historically significant village, is the birthplace of tribal icons Sido and Kanhu Murmu, who led the Santhal rebellion against British rule in 1855–56. "Police had to resort to mild lathicharge and use tear gas shells as some villagers attacked the force using bows and arrows," an official said. "The situation is well under control, and the government function is proceeding smoothly," said Sahibganj SP Amit Kumar Singh. He added that the incident occurred in the morning when a group attempted to celebrate the occasion separately. Earlier, descendants of Sido-Kanhu alleged that they were denied permission by the administration to observe Hul Diwas on June 30 in Bhognadih, Sahebganj district. A descendant, Mandal Murmu, alleged that the administration had refused permission for the programme, which was organised by the Sido-Kanhu Hul Foundation and Aato Manjhi Vashi Bhognadih . A member of SKHF alleged that the stage they had erected to observe the occasion was damaged by the administration. Meanwhile, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tributes to the tribal warriors of Santhal rebellion on 'Hul Diwas' and extended greetings to the people. Hul Diwas is observed to commemorate the anniversary of Santhal rebellion against British rule in 1855-56. Two brothers — Sido and Kanhu Murmu — led the uprising, also known as the Santhal Hul, which took place in present-day Jharkhand. "Salute to the struggle and martyrdom of the great heroes of the Hul rebellion, immortal martyrs Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Phoolo-Jhano and other brave martyrs. Before the freedom struggle, our heroes of the Hul rebellion had lit the torch of tribal identity against the exploitation and atrocities of the British rule and moneylenders and for the protection of water, forest and land," Soren said in a post on social media. The teachings of the brave forefathers will always inspire people to seek justice and self-respect, he added. "Long live the immortal brave martyrs Sido and Kanhu! May the brave martyrs of Jharkhand remain immortal! Hail Jharkhand!" Soren added. Gangwar also extended greetings to tribals and paid tributes to the fighters of the Santhal rebellion. "Their struggle against British rule will always inspire future generations to fight against injustice and serve the motherland," Gangwar said in a post on X. The rebellion, which began in Bhognadih village, aimed to address the exploitation of the Santhal people by the British and local landlords. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
