Jharkhand marks 25th anniversary of state's creation day

New Delhi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren kick-started the Jharkhand Rajya Diwas celebrations in Ranchi on Sunday — to mark the 25th anniversary of the state’s creation — alongside wife Kalpana with a drone show, a play on Shibu Soren and a cultural show attended by 4,000 artistes from the tribal community. A procession was also held in Ranchi. 

On Saturday, the first day of the two-day state festival, Soren announced 1,087 schemes worth Rs 8,799 crore in the presence of Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. 

A jatra tableau, held in Ranchi on Sunday, was a highlight of the festivities. The tableau showcased the state’s rich tribal traditions, art, and cultural heritage.

The tableau, featuring over 4,000 artists, began at the Zap Ground in Doranda and travelled to the historic Albert Ekka Chowk.

Artists from 32 tribal communities participated in the event, bringing Jharkhand's identity to life through their traditional costumes, dances, and folk songs.

The CM welcomed the artists by distributing water, jaggery, and chickpeas. He also played traditional drums with them. 

Various programmes around the culture and literature of the state were presented, as was a special play on the life of Shibu Soren, highlighting his struggle and contribution to the creation of the Jharkhand state.

The event was also marked by a drone show, which showcased various stages of development of the state, followed by a programme by Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao.