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The upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections have become a battleground for political promises and accusations, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Amit Shah launching a fierce campaign against the incumbent government. In a recent election rally, Shah made a bold statement, announcing that if the BJP is elected to power in Jharkhand, it will introduce legislation to prevent the transfer of land to individuals deemed 'infiltrators' who marry tribal women in the state.
Shah's statement resonates with the concerns of the tribal population in Jharkhand, where anxieties about land ownership and cultural identity are deeply ingrained. He further asserted that the BJP will reclaim land already acquired under such circumstances and return it to the original tribal families. This pledge appears to be a strategic move to garner support from the tribal communities, a crucial vote bank in the state.
The BJP's stance on 'infiltrators' and land ownership is presented as a direct response to what Shah perceives as the failures of the current Hemant Soren-led government. Shah accused the government of being indifferent to the issue of infiltration and of protecting the interests of those who are allegedly exploiting the tribal population. This claim is further fuelled by his statement that Champai Soren, a former JMM veteran who has now joined the BJP, was forced to resign as Chief Minister for raising concerns about infiltration and tribal rights.
The accusations against the JMM-led government do not stop at infiltration. Shah also alleged that the alliance, consisting of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has been plagued by corruption and mismanagement. He cited several alleged scams, including a Rs 1,000 crore MNREGA scam, a Rs 300 crore land scam, a Rs 1,000 crore mining scam, and a multi-crore liquor scam. Shah went on to claim that the government misappropriated Rs 3.90 lakh crore allocated by the central government.
These allegations, if true, would be a serious blow to the ruling alliance's reputation and could potentially sway voters towards the BJP. The BJP's campaign strategy hinges on painting the incumbent government as corrupt, incompetent, and indifferent to the concerns of the tribal population. Shah's fiery rhetoric and promises of action against 'infiltrators' and corrupt officials appear to be aimed at mobilizing the BJP's base and appealing to those who feel alienated by the current administration.
Source: No transfer of land to 'infiltrators' who marry tribal women in Jharkhand: Amit Shah