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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- 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!'
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- 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.
