Is the BJP Right to Accuse the Hemant Government of Corruption?

Ranchi, June 24 (NationPress) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized protests on Tuesday across all 264 blocks in Jharkhand, critically targeting the government of Hemant Soren. The party accused the administration of rampant corruption, failures in governance, and significant declines in law and order throughout the state.

BJP leaders raised concerns during the protests about irregularities in development initiatives, illegal mining activities, deteriorating public infrastructure, and the alarming state of government hospitals.

Key issues such as road conditions, electricity supply, and access to clean drinking water were prominently voiced during the demonstrations.

Following the protests, BJP members submitted memoranda to the Deputy Commissioners via Block Development Officers (BDOs), outlining their demands and grievances.

The protest at the Gawan block in Giridih district was spearheaded by BJP state President and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi.

While addressing supporters outside the block office, Marandi claimed, “Under the administration of Hemant Soren, government offices have become hotspots for corruption. Today’s demonstration marks just the beginning. If corruption persists, our protests will escalate throughout the state.”

He further accused the government of providing protection to criminals, stating, “Citizens are living in fear. The law and order situation has deteriorated to such an alarming level that incidents of murder, theft, and sexual assault are reaching unprecedented levels.”

Marandi also drew attention to the dire conditions faced by tribal communities, asserting that their situation has never been more challenging, despite the government’s claims to support them.

At the Rajdhanwar block in Giridih, BJP’s acting state president Ravindra Kumar Ray led a similar protest.

“We have initiated our campaign against this corrupt and ineffective government. Our struggle will persist until they are ousted from power,” Ray vowed.

Former Chief Minister Champai Soren took charge of the agitation outside the Saraikela block office.

He criticized the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition for failing in all aspects, noting, “Elderly citizens and disabled individuals have not received their pensions for months. Payments under the 'Maiya Samman Yojana' have been delayed for three to four months. None of the major promises made by this government have been honored,” he stated.

BJP leaders also led protests in their respective areas, including 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 replicated across other blocks by party MLAs and senior leaders.