Santal Rebellion - 30 June Hul Divas
Channel: tribaldarshan
Date: 29/06/2022

Santal Rebellion Remembrance Day – 30 June
The Year 1855 was a year of great importance for the Santal Tribal community of Eastern India in today’s Jharkhand. The oppressive British regime and the exploitation of the landlord-moneylender combine had caused the Santals to say enough was enough. Under the visionary Sido Murmu of Bhognadih village and his family members’ leadership an uprising was proclaimed. The result was the bloodshed of 20,000 Tribals and a consequent declaration by the British of a separate division called Santal Parganas. The aim was the betterment of the tribals with new rules and regulations.
But, even after more than a century and a half, has the plight of the Tribals improved satisfactorily? A mute question! The brown Sahibs are ruling the roost.