President Murmu pays tributes to tribal warriors on ‘Hul Diwas'
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to tribal warriors on 'Hul Diwas' (Rebellion Day) on Monday and said that immortal tales of their struggle against injustice are an eternal source of inspiration for the people of the nation.
Hul Diwas is observed to commemorate the anniversary of Santhal rebellion against British rule in 1855-56.
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