Narendra Modi likely to visit Bhopal on birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Bhopal on 15 November to participate in a mega tribal convention on the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda and dedicate the newly developed world-class Habibganj railway station to the public, the Madhya Pradesh government said. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the preparations underway for the ‘Janjatiya Mahasammelan’, and also inspected the Habibganj railway station in the state capital. Chouhan directed officials to highlight the culture, tradition and life values of tribal people during the convention. An exhibition of products prepared by tribal self-help groups will also be organised during the event, the state government said in a statement issued late Tuesday night. A short film about facilities available at the Habibganj railway station will also be shown during the prime minister’s visit, it said. Chouhan had earlier announced that 15 November will be observed as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ every year to mark the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.