Hyderabad, Oct 22: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and leaders of various political parties on Wednesday paid rich tributes to legendary tribal martyr Komaram Bheem on his birth anniversary. Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu stated that Komaram Bheem ignited the spirit of freedom among the Gonds with the slogan “Jal, Jungle, Zameen” and fought for tribal rights. Increasing the number of ST Gurukuls and colleges, providing Ambedkar Overseas Scholarships, training tribal children as industrialists through the CMSTEI scheme were all inspired by Komram Bheem. KTR recalled that it was during the BRS rule that the Asifabad district was named after Komram Bheem and a beautiful memorial was established in Jodeghat, and an Adivasi Bhavan named after Komram Bheem was constructed in Hyderabad. Telangana Jagruthi leader K. Kavitha stated that Komaram Bheem fought throughout his life for the rights of the Adivasis.