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Summary:
In the lead-up to the fifth Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day) on November 15th, the Indian Union government has urged all states and Union Territories to organize commemorative events from November 1st to 15th. A letter was sent to all States/UT’s Principal Secretaries of Tribal Welfare Departments, with special instructions for poll-bound Bihar to adhere to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The government has suggested various activities, including inauguration or benefit disbursal targeting tribal populations, launch of tribal-focused schemes and highlighting government schemes such as PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The suggested displays, interactions, exhibitions, campaigns and contests aim to highlight tribal heritage and government initiatives. While the MCC doesn’t explicitly address such celebrations, it does restrict the use of official resources for partisan purposes, raising potential concerns about compliance in the implementation of some suggested activities.
News Article:
Government Urges Nationwide Celebrations for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Amid Election Concerns
New Delhi – October 27, 2025 – With less than three weeks until the fifth annual Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day), the Union government has issued a directive to all states and Union Territories, urging them to hold widespread commemorative events from November 1st to 15th. The celebrations coincide with the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.
In a letter addressed to the Principal Secretaries of Tribal Welfare Departments, the Tribal Affairs Ministry emphasized the need for “active participation” in events ranging from inaugurations and benefit distributions targeting tribal populations to the launch of tribal-focused schemes and capacity-building initiatives. Prominent government programs such as PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan are to be highlighted.
The directive comes as Bihar prepares for crucial elections on November 6th and 11th. The government has acknowledged the ongoing election process, stating, “State where the model code of conduct is in force are being requested to celebrate the Diwas adhering to the MCC”. Bypolls are also scheduled for November 11th in eight Assembly seats across Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan.
Suggested activities include the display of ‘Tribal Village Vision 2030’ documents, interactions between state officials and beneficiaries of government programs, and exhibitions showcasing artwork from students in Eklavya schools. Campaigns promoting individual entitlements and contests in schools and colleges celebrating tribal heritage are also recommended.
However, concerns have been raised regarding potential violations of the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC). While the MCC doesn’t explicitly prohibit celebrations like Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, it restricts the use of official machinery and personnel for electioneering purposes. The government’s recommendations, particularly those involving state VVIPs and the highlighting of government schemes, could face scrutiny regarding compliance with these restrictions.
The Prime Minister is expected to attend the national-level event, with 25 States and UTs requested to participate, excluding Bihar. The event aims to promote tribal heritage and government initiatives for tribal welfare.
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