created by leaders of tribal community Sidha and Kanhu Murmu. The day represents the resistance by the tribe and their struggle towards justice. Although the rebellion was crushed, this became a basis to future fights on tribal rights and freedom. The after-effect of this movement is seen to reign amongst the tribal tribes in India, particularly in states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Bihar.<\/p>\n
In the annual Hul Diwas tribal village protest against the removal of the stage that was used to recall the 1855 Santhal rebellion, the police clashed against tribal villagers. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It is a politically controversial case where there is a singling out of police brutality against the tribal community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What is Hul Diwas?<\/p>\n
The Hul Diwas is celebrated on 30 th June every year in remembrance of the Santhal Rebellion in 1855.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It is also the rebellion of Santhal people, mainly Sidho Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, against British colonialism and those policies of exploitation which existed in their local societies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meaning of “Hul”<\/p>\n
The word, Hul in Santhali means revolution, uprising or resistance in Santhali language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It is a battle against wrong, against the British government as well as local landlords, and moneylenders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When or Where the Santhal Hul Occurred?<\/p>\n
This revolt started on 30 th June of the year 1855 in Bhognadih which is now the Sahibganj district of Jharkhand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It spread to some regions of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal and continued till January 3 in 1856.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important Personalities of Rebellion:<\/p>\n
Main leaders, Sidho Murmu and Kanhu Murmu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
They have brothers (named) Chand Murmu and Bhairav Murmu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Their sisters Phulo Murmu and Jhano Murmu who were instrumental in militant resistance as well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Women in the Period of Hul Diwas:<\/p>\n
Women led some of the revolts and their leaders were Phulo Murmu and Jhano Murmu who joined men in the fight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Their courage is now getting more popular and it has been an example to tribal women and girls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Causes of Santhal Rebellion:<\/p>\n
The Santhals were evicted on their native lands: Alienation of land.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Economic exploitation A large part of earnings got taken out by taxes and usurious loans by local moneylenders and zamindars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Compulsory work and deprivation of self-control over tribal organization and law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Indifference of the British on the tribal wrongs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What was the nature of the Rebellion?<\/p>\n
An estimated 60000 Santhals fought the rebellion armed with bows, arrows, axes, and spears.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The uprising established its government and proclaimed itself independent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Successful at the start, it was later squashed by the British leading to the loss of thousands of lives amongst the tribals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Legacy of the Hul Rebellion<\/p>\n
The Hul Rebellion acted as a foreshadow to the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It was a representation of tribal claim, courage and sacrifice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The revolt also resulted in the creation of Santhal Pargana district in 1855 which was a significant administrative reform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What is the Hul Diwas Celebration these Days?<\/p>\n
Homage is also done at Sidho-Kanhu Memorial Park in Bhognadih and the statues of the leaders are also garlanded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Santhali cultural programs with music and dances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Demonstrations and marches of tribal groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Government organized a fair in Ranchi and Bhognadih.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Acknowledgement of Hul Diwas:<\/p>\n
Considered a Government recognized State holiday by the Government of Jharkhand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Growing national awareness because of programs geared towards the welfare of tribals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
India as a Modern Case:<\/p>\n
Hul Diwas is a reminder of how the tribals resisted and gave their contribution to India becoming freely independent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It talks about tribal rights, defense of land, language, and culture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It highlights current issues affecting tribal communities such as displacement, marginality and exclusion of access to basic services such as education and healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Monuments on Hul Leaders:<\/p>\n
Sidho-Kanhu Memorial Park at Bhognadih.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Monuments and statues in Ranchi, Dumka and Jharkhand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The university is named Sidho-Kanhu University in Dumka, after them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hul Diwas is the day of cultural pride and opposition of tribal people, especially Jharkhand and it is a reminder of their fight towards justice and equality. Today, the Santhal Rebellion remains a source of inspiration to movements in India in the cause of tribal rights and social justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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