Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jharkhand-mukti-morcha

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1. What is the political party type?A regional political party primarily active in the Indian state of Jharkhand
2. What is the symbolic founding date?Formed on the birthday of tribal leader Birsa Munda
3. Why was the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha started?It began because tribal people felt they were being treated unfairly and wanted more control over their land, water, and forests.
4. Who founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha?It was founded by leaders like Binod Bihari Mahato, Shibu Soren, and A. K. Roy.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM): A political party advocating for the rights, autonomy, and development of Jharkhand's indigenous populations.
Birsa Munda: A pivotal 19th-century tribal leader and freedom fighter, revered as a symbol of resistance against colonial rule and exploitation.
Tribal Autonomy: The right of indigenous communities to govern themselves and manage their affairs and resources within a larger state structure.
Jal, Jungle, Zameen: A foundational slogan representing the rights of indigenous people to water, forests, and land.