Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Procession Marks 171st Hul Divas in Haripal
On Hul Divas, people remember the Santhal Rebellion.
This was a fight against British rule and unfair landlords.
Thousands of people marched in a procession in Haripal to celebrate.
The event honors the brave tribal people who fought for their freedom in 1855.
Important leaders like Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal people, who used bows and arrows.
Though they fought hard, the British eventually stopped the rebellion.
A procession was organized in Haripal to observe the 171st Hul Divas.
Thousands of tribal people participated in the procession.
The procession started from Haripal Dakbungalow and ended at the Sidhu-Kanu statue.
Minister Becharam Manna and MLA Dr Karbi Manna attended the event.
Hul Divas commemorates the Santhal Rebellion of 1855.
- Who
- Tribal people, Minister Becharam Manna, MLA Dr Karbi Manna, and the Santhal community.
- What
- Celebration of Hul Divas and the Santhal Rebellion through a procession.
- When
- June 30th, during Hul Divas
- Where
- Haripal, West Bengal
- Why
- To commemorate the Santhal Rebellion of 1855 against British rule.
British
Santhals
Conflict
British
Suppressed the rebellion
Santhals
Santhals revolted against British rule
- Event
- Hul Divas
- Year
- 171st
- Location
- Haripal, West Bengal
- Historical Event
- Santhal Rebellion (1855)
- Key Figures
- Sidhu Murmu, Kanhu Murmu
Sources
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