Legacy of Birsa Munda's Lineage: A Tragic Loss
Mangal Munda, great-grandson of tribal icon Birsa Munda, passed away due to cardiovascular failure after suffering severe injuries from a road accident. His death was mourned by prominent leaders, highlighting its significance to Jharkhand's tribal society. Munda was being treated at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences.
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Mangal Munda, the great-grandson of iconic tribal leader Birsa Munda, has died at the age of 45. Munda succumbed to cardiovascular failure following a road accident that resulted in severe head injuries.
Treated at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, his passing marks a significant loss for the tribal community in Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jharkhand's leaders Hemant Soren and Santosh Gangwar expressed their deep condolences to the grieving family.
Soren emphasized the state's commitment to supporting the family, acknowledging the efforts made to provide the best medical care. Munda's last rites are expected to take place in his ancestral village, Ulihatu.
(With inputs from agencies.)