Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L Murugan has described Bhagwan Birsa Munda as one of the tallest icons of India's freedom movement saying his contributions, along with others who were part of the struggles organized by tribal communities, must be acknowledged. In an opned published in an English daily, he said, as India celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, one name stands tall among the galaxy of stars who fearlessly worked for the freedom of the motherland against the oppressive British Raj was Bhagwan Birsa Munda.  He said, Birsa Munda lived a short but valiant life and his life story was full of gallant efforts to fight injustice and oppression, representing a strong voice of resistance against colonialism.<br />''<br />''Terming him as an icon of valour, courage, and leadership, he said  Bhagwan Birsa Munda continues to inspire millions of Indians, 121 years after his death. He is one of the tallest icons of India's freedom movement. India's freedom struggle was strengthened by several tribal communities such as Mundas, Oraons, Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis, Koyas, and Mizos, to name a few. The revolutionary movements and struggles organized by tribal communities were marked by their immense courage and supreme sacrifice and inspired Indians all over the country.  Dr. Murugan said visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all Indians to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and to study and understand the valor and sacrifice of many such unsung heroes in India's freedom struggle. <br />