Shri Govind Guru, a Bhil freedom fighter, is honoured by PM Modi in Banswara, Rajasthan

In the Rajasthani district of Banswara on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the Bhil independence warrior Shri Govind Guru.At order to attend "Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha," PM Modi is in Banswara.

He will also speak to a group of local tribal people, including the Bhil Adivasis.According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Bhil community and other tribes from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan place a special emphasis on Mangarh Hill.

More than 1.5 lakh Bhils came together at Mangarh Hill on November 17, 1913, under the leadership of Shri Govind Guru, as part of the liberation struggle, when they and other tribes participated in a protracted standoff with the British. At this gathering, British soldiers opened fire, resulting in the Mangarh Massacre, which claimed the lives of almost 1500 indigenous people.

Then, in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, he will dedicate and lay the cornerstone for a number of development projects at Jambughoda.

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the government has initiated several steps to celebrate unsung tribal heroes of the freedom struggle. These include declaring 15th November (birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda) as 'Janjatiya Guarav Divas', setting up tribal museums across the country etc to recognise the contribution of tribal people to society and increase awareness about their sacrifices in the freedom struggle.

In yet another step in this direction, Prime Minister will attend a public programme - 'Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha' at Mangarh Hill, Banswara, Rajasthan, to pay homage to the sacrifices of the unsung tribal heroes and martyrs of the freedom struggle.

Later, in the day, PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Morbi in Gujarat after the cable suspension bridge claimed the lives of at least 135 people.

Prime Minister Modi, in Kevadia on Monday had said that rescue operations were underway and there would be no laxity in rescue and relief efforts.

"The Gujarat Government has been carrying out relief and rescue operations since Sunday evening. Centre too is extending all help to the State Government," PM Modi said.

"The State Government has constituted a committee to investigate this incident. I assure the people of the country that there will be no laxity in rescue and relief operations," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister made this statement while addressing a crowd in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 147th birthday.

"To the families of those who perished in the accident, I offer my sympathies. The government is supporting the grieving families in every way possible at this difficult time. Since the catastrophe, the Gujarati government has been conducting relief and rescue operations. The State Government is receiving full support from the Center as well "stated PM Modi.

The Prime Minister who is on a three-day tour to Gujarat and Rajasthan also cancelled his roadshow to be held in Ahmedabad.Prime Minister got emotional while addressing the audience as he laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore in Banaskantha's Tharad.