Tribal revolutionaries against British rule; Battle of Sardar Post showcased at Rajpath in 73rd Republic Day parade

January 26, 2022
Central Government Gujarat Tribal Belt

New Delhi: Tribal revolutionaries who fought against British rule and massacred in Gujarat were showcased today at Rajpath in New Delhi in 73rd Republic day parade. The battle of Sardar Post in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat in year 1965 was also showcased along with the Statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel holding a flag in CRPF tablaeu in Republic day parade.

CRPF tableau

The end part of the tableau of CRPF (MHA) represented the battle of ‘Sardar Post’ in Rann of Kutch where six persons attained martyrdom.

The front part of the CRPF tableau depicted the presentation ceremony of ‘President’s Color’ to CRPF by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The portion behind it resembles EVM guarded by CRPF troops representing its crucial role as a nodal force in safeguarding the democratic process by conduct of fair election. The middle portion depicts paying homage to the martyrs at the Hot Spring memorial in Ladakh.

The end part of the tableau depicts the battle of Sardar Post in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Two companies of 2nd Battalion of CRPF repulsed an attack by Pakistani Brigade on Sardar Post killing 34 Pakistani soldiers and captured 4 alive, on 9th April 1965. This day is celebrated as ‘Valour Day’ as a tribute.

Gujarat tableau

The Gujarat tableau represented the massacre of 1200 tribal by British soldiers in Paal and Dadhvav villages of Sabarkantha district on 7th March, 1922.

The Bhil tribes from Pal and Dadhvav villages had gathered under the leadership of Shri Motilal Tejawat to protest against the land revenue system imposed by British and feudal lords on 7th March 1922. Motilal Tejawat, belonging from a merchant family of Koliyari village who worked for the tribals’ upliftment was known as ‘Gandhi’ among the tribals. A British officer Major H.G. Saturn from Mewad Bhil Corps had ordered firing in which 1200 tribals were shot dead. The two wells were filled with the martyred tribals. This incident was represented in the tableau of Gujarat. The front part represented the freedom fighting spirit of triabal’s ancestors. The rear portion represented the massacre by British soldiers atop Jaramara hills. The tribal artists performed ‘Ger’ dance in their traditional costumes along with the folklore describing that event.

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