Shivraj Singh Chouhan Alleges Jharkhand's Demographic Shift

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan warned that indigenous people of Jharkhand could become a minority if the JMM-led alliance remains in power, citing demographic changes due to Bangladeshi infiltration. He accused the current government of failing promises and indulging in corruption, and presented BJP as the solution for prosperity.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday claimed that the indigenous people of Jharkhand would become a minority if the JMM-led alliance returns to power.

Speaking at an event in Hatia, Chouhan said that the upcoming assembly elections are crucial for preserving Jharkhand's traditions.

If the JMM-led alliance is re-elected, Chouhan warned, the demographic balance of the state would shift due to infiltration from Bangladesh. He alleged that these infiltrators were marrying tribal women to acquire land, jeopardizing the native population.

Chouhan criticized the Hemant Soren government, accusing it of widespread corruption and failing to deliver on its promises, including job creation and unemployment allowances for youth, and financial support for women.

He further alleged that the administration was involved in the illicit extraction of minerals and sand, claiming the extent of the plunder was so severe that several hills had vanished.

Chouhan, who is overseeing the BJP's campaign in Jharkhand, also expressed concerns over the state's deteriorating law and order situation, citing alarming crime statistics over the past four and a half years.

The minister concluded by asserting that only the BJP could rescue Jharkhand from its current plight and ensure its prosperity, negating the need for residents to migrate for better opportunities.

(With inputs from agencies.)