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revolutionary for its time and
mirrors the aspirations of modern
decentralised governance.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda:
The Torchbearer of Tribal
Awakening
Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s
movement in the late 19th century
was a watershed moment in
India’s freedom struggle. At
a time when colonial policies
disrupted traditional tribal life,
Bhagwan Birsa mobilised his
people against exploitation and
injustice. His vision extended
beyond resistance; he sought
to create a society rooted in
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