Hemant Soren Slams BJP for Vote-Bank Politics in Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the BJP for using helicopters to visit the state for vote-bank politics ahead of the assembly polls. Soren emphasized the JMM-led coalition's focus on development projects worth Rs 1,241 crore, while accusing the BJP of destabilizing efforts and ignoring the needs of tribals and the poor.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on opposition BJP, accusing them of indulging in vote-bank politics as helicopters carrying its leaders repeatedly visited the state ahead of upcoming assembly polls.

Speaking at an event in Bokaro, where he laid the foundation stones and unveiled projects totaling around Rs 1,241 crore, Soren affirmed that the ruling JMM-led coalition is fully engaged in executing development initiatives benefiting the people of Jharkhand.

'Helicopters carrying BJP leaders are hovering over Jharkhand, focusing only on vote-bank politics,' Soren said. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy to destabilize the JMM-led government by using central agencies and claimed that despite setbacks like COVID-19, their development projects are progressing swiftly.

(With inputs from agencies.)