Amit Shah's Fiery Critique of Jharkhand's Governance

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as the first phase of Assembly elections commenced. Shah accused Soren and his allies of mismanaging funds intended for the state's poor and alleged that the tribal population is declining due to infiltration. Shah expressed BJP's confidence in forming the new government.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, alleging the beginning of the end for Soren's government as Assembly elections kick off.

Shah accused the JMM-led coalition of misappropriating Rs 3.90 lakh crore sent by the central government for the underprivileged, claiming the coalition has depleted the state's mineral wealth.

He further alleged a decline in the tribal and OBC population due to infiltration, while expressing confidence in the BJP's prospects. Shah also criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not visiting the Ayodhya Ram temple.

(With inputs from agencies.)