Memorial Day in Ranchi Addresses Tribal Oppression and Advocates for Justice

The Father Stan Swamy Memorial Day held at Namkum Bagicha in Ranchi was a platform to address the oppression faced by tribal communities in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. The event focused on the state of constitutional rights and the existing issues on the ground. The day included floral tributes to Father Stan Swamy, followed by a theatrical performance by Pranav Mukherjee, who emphasized the importance of raising voices against injustice. Concerns regarding Operation Kagar were presented through a video featuring Soni Sori. The memorial marked the fourth anniversary of Stan Swamy’s passing in jail.