Santhal Leaders Invite Hemant Soren to Major Sarna Conferences
Ranchi: A combined delegation of the Santhal society called on Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his official residence office on Kanke Road in Ranchi on Saturday. The delegation, linked to the Lugu Buru Ghanta Badi Dharam Garh and the Marang Buru Dharmgarh Maha Sammelan, invited the Chief Minister to join two significant community gatherings as chief guest.
The first event is the Marang Buru Dharmgarh Maha Sammelan-2026, set for November 4 and 5, 2026, at Marang Buru in Madhuban, Pirtand, Giridih. The second is the 26th International Santal Social-Sarna Dharma Sammelan 2026, scheduled from November 22 to 24, 2026, on the occasion of Sohrai Kunami (Kartik Purnima) at TTPS Lalpania, Bokaro.
Cultural Legacy and Global Participation
The delegation explained that both mega conferences are being planned on a grand scale this year, as they are every year. Sarna followers from different parts of India and from foreign countries are expected to gather in large numbers. Discussions during the sammelans will focus on tribal culture, rich traditions, social customs, and the need to strengthen tribal solidarity. The members also shared a detailed plan of all the programmes scheduled for the two events.
Expressing gratitude for the invitation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren wished the organisers success and congratulated the community on the upcoming gatherings. He stated, "The state government is completely devoted to safeguarding and nurturing tribal culture, our glorious traditions, and the faith of our people. Our identity and existence must be protected, and such efforts will keep going on."
Among those present at the meeting were Phagu Besra, state minister-rank holder and president of the Marang Buru Bachao Morcha, along with Hiralal Manjhi, Somai Tudu, Mahavir Murmu, Vishnu Kisku, Suresh Hembram, Sudhir Baske, Babli Soren, Bhagwan Kisku, Shanichar Besra, Ladu Manjhi, Dr Dumani Mayi Murmu, Sonaram Manjhi, and many other prominent members and representatives of the Santhal community.