Jharkhand movement

The Jharkhand movement was a long-standing political and social struggle aimed at the creation of a separate Adivasi state for the tribal regions of southern Bihar,^[1] which culminated in the formation of the state of Jharkhand on 15 November 2000.^[2] This movement primarily advocated for the rights, identity, autonomy, and socio-economic development of the tribal and indigenous communities in the Chota Nagpur and Santhal Pargana regions.^[3]

Some of the prominent leaders of the movement were Jaipal Singh Munda, Ram Narayan, Binod Bihari Mahato, and Shibu Soren.

Early stages

In the early 20th century, educated tribal leaders and Christian missionaries began organizing social reform initiatives and political associations to address tribal concerns. One of the earliest such organizations was the Chotanagpur Unnati Samaj, which advocated for tribal rights and social development. In 1928, a delegation from the Chotanagpur Unnati Samaj submitted a memorandum to the Simon Commission, advocating the creation of a separate province for the Jharkhand region.^[4]

See also

• History of Jharkhand