Ranchi. Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren participated in the “Jharkhand Jatra” program organized on the occasion of the glorious 25th anniversary of Jharkhand’s establishment. ★ Agriculture Minister Mrs. Shilpi Neha Tirkey and MLA Mrs. Kalpana Soren welcomed and concluded the “Jharkhand Jatra” at Birsa Munda Smriti Park, Jail Chowk.=========================
On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of Jharkhand’s establishment, Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren participated in the grand “Jharkhand Jatra” program organized today in Ranchi. The Chief Minister encouraged local folk artists by playing traditional drums during the Jatra, which proceeded from Local JAC-1 Ground, Doranda, via Firayalal Chowk to Birsa Munda Smriti Park, Jail Chowk. He himself participated in the Jatra and walked to Albert Ekka Chowk.
“Jharkhand Jatra” became a vibrant symbol of Jharkhand’s rich cultural tradition, folk art, and social unity. In the Jatra, various tribal and local communities of the state presented a colorful glimpse of their culture through dance, songs, musical instruments, and tableaux in traditional attire. The tableaux from various districts creatively depicted Jharkhand’s folk art, festivals, the contributions of heroes and heroines, and the struggles of brave sons. Throughout the program, flowers were showered from a helicopter, filling the atmosphere with joy, pride, and emotion.
During the program, Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren extended his best wishes to the state residents on the 25th anniversary of its establishment, stating that Jharkhand is not just a geographical identity but a land of struggle, identity, and pride. He said that the state government is continuously working towards preserving and strengthening Jharkhand’s linguistic, cultural, and traditional identity. The Chief Minister said that “Jharkhand Jatra” is a symbol of the state’s collective spirit, unity, and glorious heritage, which will serve as a medium to connect future generations with their roots.
This morning, the Jatra was flagged off by the Minister of Welfare for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Shri Chamra Linda, by playing the nagada and giving the green signal to the participating tableaux at the local JAC-1 Ground, Doranda.
On the occasion of the Jatra’s conclusion, Agriculture Minister Mrs. Shilpi Neha Tirkey and MLA Mrs. Kalpana Soren arrived at Birsa Munda Smriti Park, Jail Chowk, welcomed the “Jharkhand Jatra,” and concluded it. They played traditional drums in the Jharkhandi tradition and further enhanced the celebratory atmosphere by participating in traditional dances. Representatives of various tribal communities, folk artists, students, cultural troupes, social organizations, and a large number of citizens were present at the event. Various departments and cultural groups of the state played an active role in making the program successful. This “Jharkhand Jatra” event on Jharkhand’s 25th anniversary proved to be a historic moment, presenting the state’s soul, culture, and public pride in unison.