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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP stages statewide protest in Jharkhand, accuses Hemant govt of institutionalised corruption
Ranchi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday held protests across all 264 blocks of Jharkhand, launching a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren-led government. The party alleged widespread corruption, administrative failure, and deterioration in the law and order situation across the state. During the demonstrations, BJP leaders targeted the state government for irregularities in development schemes, rampant illegal mining, worsening public infrastructure, and poor conditions in government hospitals. Issues related to roads, electricity, and drinking water were also raised prominently during the protest. After the protest, BJP workers submitted memoranda -- addressed to the Deputy Commissioners -- through Block Development Officers (BDOs), listing their demands and grievances. BJP state President and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi led the protest in the Gawan block of Giridih district. Addressing a gathering outside the block office, Marandi alleged, 'Under Hemant Soren's rule, government offices have turned into dens of corruption. Today's protest is just the beginning. If corruption does not stop, our agitation will intensify across the state.' He further accused the state government of shielding criminals, saying, 'People are living in fear. The law and order situation has worsened to such an extent that murder, robbery, and rape cases are setting new records.' Marandi also highlighted the condition of tribal communities, remarking that their plight has never been worse, despite the government claiming to represent them. BJP's acting state president Ravindra Kumar Ray led the protest at Rajdhanwar block in Giridih. 'We've sounded the bugle against this corrupt and incompetent government. Our fight will continue until they are removed from power,' Rai declared. Former Chief Minister Champai Soren led the agitation in front of the Saraikela block office. He said the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance had failed on every front. 'Senior citizens and disabled persons haven't received their pensions for months. Payments under the 'Maiya Samman Yojana' have been pending for three to four months. None of the major promises made by this government have been fulfilled,' he said. Elsewhere, BJP leaders led demonstrations in their respective constituencies -- C.P. Singh in Ranchi; Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu in Kanke; MP Pradeep Verma in Nagari block; MLA Pradeep Prasad in Hazaribagh; MLA Raj Sinha in Dhanbad; and former Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri in Chandankiyari (Bokaro). Similar protests were held across other blocks by party MLAs and senior leaders.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hemant to chair TAC meet today, BJP boycotts event
1 2 Ranchi: The first Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) meeting since the Hemant Soren Govt 2.0 came to office is scheduled to take place on Wednesday under the chairmanship of chief minister Hemant Soren. TAC is a key body for recommending policies related to tribal schemes and policies. Opposition BJP has boycotted the meeting after accusing the govt of being "anti-tribal", drawing sharp reactions from the ruling camp. The meeting, a first for the current administration after the 2024 assembly polls, will take up crucial issues like development and welfare of the tribal community. Talking to TOI, Congress MLA from Khijri, Rajesh Kachchap, who is also a member of the TAC, said, "Implementation of long-pending PESA rules and ending police station restriction for sale of tribal land will be among the key agendas on the table tomorrow." State BJP president and leader of the opposition in the assembly, Babulal Marandi, said, "Our TAC representatives have decided to boycott the meeting. Under the incumbent JMM-Congress-RJD alliance govt helmed by Hemant Soren since 2019, the tribal community in Jharkhand has been continuously suffering. During the last five and a half years, there have been continuous atrocities against the tribals. Bangladeshi infiltrators are encroaching upon the rights of the tribals, and mining mafia is exploiting the water, forests and land of the state, but the CM is unconcerned about these reeling issues," Marandi said in a statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar Magazine Glyco Learn More Undo He further said the situation worsened to the extent that compensation was being given by the CM to those attempting to assault tribal women. "When the govt itself is encouraging and rewarding the oppression of tribals, there is no point in attending the TAC meeting. BJP is committed to protecting the identity and existence of the tribal community, and our struggle will continue from the streets to the assembly," he added. Congress hit back at BJP for disrespecting constitutional traditions with the boycott. State Congress's media in-charge Rakesh Sinha said, "It is the same BJP, which during its govt between 2014 and 2019 here, had filed sedition charges against scores of innocent tribals during the Pathalgadi movement. It is now claiming to be pro-tribals. During their tenure, they conspired to hand over tribal lands to corporate companies under the guise of land banks and proposed amendments to the CNT/SPT Act. By not participating in the TAC meeting, BJP is once again attempting to mislead the tribal community of Jharkhand."
