Shivraj Chouhan Slams Jharkhand Government as 'Jurm, Murder and Mafia'

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacked the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, labelling it as a 'Jurm, Murder and Mafia' administration. He expressed hope for change at a public rally, promising BJP-led solutions for land protection, job creation, and women's safety amidst upcoming assembly elections.

Union Minister and Jharkhand BJP election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday sharply criticised the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, dubbing it a 'Jurm, Murder and Mafia' government rather than the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Addressing a public rally in Baharagora, Chouhan stated, 'Just as clouds have come as a crisis, Hemant Soren government is a bigger crisis than these clouds...This is not JMM but 'Jurm, Murder and Mafia' government run by Hemant Soren.'

Chouhan also expressed confidence that the prevailing darkness in Jharkhand would soon fade, ushering in change. 'The clouds are raining, lightning is flashing, and it is raining heavily, but still you are determined to bring about a change... Seeing this, I can say that the darkness will fade away, the sun will rise, the lotus will bloom, and change will come,' he added.

In a subsequent media interaction, Chouhan said that the women of Jharkhand are seeking protection for their land, daughters, and jobs. He pledged that the BJP would ensure their safety and create employment opportunities while curbing infiltration. 'The mothers, sisters, and daughters of Jharkhand are appealing for the safety of their land, bread, and daughters. Land means foreign intruders are coming, daughters mean our daughters are not safe, and bread means there are no jobs. The BJP is committed to protecting the land, bread, and daughters and providing jobs while preventing infiltration,' Chouhan said.

Earlier today, a delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Ranchi to review poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, expected later this year. The state is likely to hold elections to the 81-member Jharkhand legislative assembly on or before December 2024. The Election Commission has yet to announce the election schedule.

In the 2020 Assembly election, JMM secured 30 seats, BJP won 25 seats, and Congress claimed 16 seats. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)