Hul Diwas

Hul Diwas Latest News

Recently, the state of Jharkhand celebrated Hul Diwas to honour Santhal revolutionaries.

About Hul Diwas

• It is observed every year on 30th June to commemorate the Santhal Rebellion of 1855.
• In the Santhali language, the term “Hul” means revolution, uprising, or resistance.
• It is a day of cultural pride, remembrance, and resistance for the tribal communities of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Bihar.

Key Facts about Santal Uprising

• Santal Rebellion was one of the first tribal uprisings against British colonial rule and the feudal-zamindari system.
• The movement was initiated by the Santhal tribe, primarily led by Sidho Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, with the support of thousands of tribal men and women.
• The rebellion began on 30th June 1855 in Bhognadih village, located in present-day Sahibganj district of Jharkhand.
• It quickly spread across parts of present-day Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal. The rebellion lasted until January 3, 1856. 
• Leaders
  • Brothers Sidho Murmu and Kanhu Murmu (main leaders)
  • Their sisters: Phulo Murmu and Jhano Murmu, who also took part in armed resistance
• Reasons for  Santal Uprising
  • Land alienation: Santhals were displaced from their ancestral lands by outsiders.
  • Economic exploitation: Local moneylenders, zamindars, and British agents imposed harsh taxes and usurious loans.
  • Loss of tribal autonomy and interference in their traditional governance and justice systems.
  • British apathy to tribal grievances and increasing oppression.
• Impact: The Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act of 1876 (SPT Act) enacted by the British, which prohibits the transfer of Adivasi lands (urban or rural land) to non-Adivasis, was the result of the Hul. 

Source: News On Air

‹ ›