When Union Minister Jual Oram played a tribal king in Ramlila

On Wednesday, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram took to the stage in a role that was far removed from his political responsibilities. Sporting the attire of Nishadraj, the tribal king and trusted friend of Lord Rama, Oram graced the Ramayan play presented by the Lav Kush Ramlila Committee at Delhi's Lal Qila Maidan. In a post on X, Oram expressed his joy at the opportunity, stating, "I had the good fortune not as a Union Minister, but of portraying the role of Lord Shri Ram's supreme friend and the King of Shringverpur, Nishadraj. Jai Shri Ram."

Oram is no stranger to theatrical performances; he has previously acted in a religious play during his school days. However, his portrayal of Nishadraj marked his only appearance as a tribal king in a Ramlila. Oram, who belongs to the tribal community, felt a deep connection to the character and eagerly accepted the invitation from the committee to bring Nishadraj to life on stage.

"As someone who belongs to the tribal community, I felt a special connection with the character of Nishad Raj and was excited to portray him on stage," he shared.

The Ramayan play, a massive cultural event organized by the oldest and most prestigious Ramlila committee in Delhi, aims to present the epic story annually in its grand style at the historic Red Fort Grounds. The committee, established in 1979, has a rich tradition of staging elaborate Ramayana enactments that attract thousands of spectators.