Raipur, 09 February 2023
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has paid tribute to tribal leader Amar Shaheed Gundadhur on Bhumkal Memorial Day. Mr. Baghel has said that the water of tribals, The sacrifice of the hero Gundadhur, who started the rebellion against the British rule for the forest and land, will always be immortal in history. Mr. Baghel has said that it is believed that on February 10, 1910, the tribals of Bastar raised the alarm of the movement against the British. Tribal leaders played an important role in raising this protest and sacrificed everything. In the Bhumkal rebellion under the leadership of Amar Shaheed Gundadhur, the tribals fought staunchly against the British rule despite limited resources. In his memory, the local people of Chhattisgarh, especially the ancient Dandakaranya region, celebrate Bhumkal Diwas every year. Mr. Baghel said that as a symbol of tribal consciousness, Martyr Gundadhur will always be alive in the public mind. Bhumkal Divas celebrated in his memory will always give us the courage to raise our voice against exploitation.
Mr. Baghel said that the state government is committed to protect the interests and rights of the tribals. The state government has taken quick decisions to return land to the tribal farmers of Lohandiguda, lease forest rights on a large scale and to provide reasonable price for the income from forest produce to the forest dwellers. The establishment of forest processing units on a large scale and setting up of multiactivity centers in Gothans has brought a change in the lives of the local residents. Due to the decisions and positive initiatives taken by the state government, the tribal brothers are getting a new source of income and their standard of living is rising. The Chief Minister said that the flame ignited by Amar Shaheed Gundadhur in the tribal people to protect their rights will continue to burn forever.
