Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about Hul Diwas on June 30, remembering the sacrifice of Adivasis in their fight against British colonial authorities.
- Every year, the state of Jharkhand celebrates June 30 as ‘Hul Diwas’, marking the beginning of the rebellion.
About Hul Diwas
- The Santal rebellion or ‘Hul’ began in 1855.
- It was an organised war against colonialism led by the Santals, standing against the myriad forms of oppression – economic and otherwise – they were subjected to by the British and their collaborators.
- The Santal rebellion was led by two brothers Sidhu and Kanhu.
- It saw the participation of as many as 32 caste and communities rallying behind them.
- The rebellion took place in the lush Damin-i-Koh region. This region falls in present-day Jharkhand, more specifically, around the Rajmahal Hills of eastern Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district.
