The issue of Sirmatoli Sarna Sthal movement and recognition of polytechnic colleges was raised by BJP members in the House today. The Budget ession of Jharkhand Assembly resumed today after Holi vacation. Raising the issue under the information, BJP MLA CP Singh mentioned the movement going on regarding Sirmatoli Sarna Sthal. He said that the movement is being held in view of the impact on the Sarhul procession due to the ramp of the flyover. Since the CM himself is present in the House, he should resolve this matter so that people can celebrate the festival of Sarhul happily.
On this, CM Hemant Soren said that he has received information about the whole subject through different social organizations. All the organizations have been assured that they do not need to worry. Sarhul will be celebrated and will be celebrated with great pomp. The protest against construction of a ramp at Siramtoli flyover is going on with tribal groups apprehending that the place of worship (Sirmtoli Sarna Sthal) will be affected due to the ramp of Sirmatoli-Mecon flyover near the Sarna Sthal. On Monday, effigies of the CM and MLAs were burnt under the banner of Kendriya Sarna Sthal Siromatoli Bachao Morcha.
The threat of politics that continued after the violence during Holi in Giridih was also seen in the Jharkhand Assembly. Before the proceedings of the House began on Tuesday, Minister Irfan Ansari was seen roaring at the BJP leaders in the Assembly premises.
He also raised questions on the visit of former CM Raghuvar Das, accusing the BJP people of being involved in the Giridih incident. He said that Raghuvar Das is going there and doing the work of instigating, which is not appropriate at all. Minister Irfan Ansari warned the BJP leaders and said that they should not try to spoil the atmosphere of Jharkhand, here Hemant Soren's government is there, the atmosphere will not be allowed to be spoiled under any circumstances.
The violence in Giridih on Holi has sparked a major political dispute in Jharkhand. The issue was raised in the state assembly on Tuesday during the budget session, leading to heated arguments between political parties.
As soon as the Question Hour began, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi demanded an urgent discussion on the incident, causing an uproar. The Speaker was forced to temporarily suspend proceedings due to the chaos.
Violent clashes between two communities marred Holi celebrations in Jharkhand’s Giridih on Friday, leading to vehicles being set on fire and a brief disruption of peace in the district.
After the Holi break, the assembly resumed, but discussions were quickly overshadowed by the Giridih violence. Describing the incident in the Ghodthamba area under Dhanwar police station, Marandi said a group of youths playing with colors was stopped by the police, leading to a confrontation. He alleged that another group then attacked with petrol bombs and stones. Several shops and vehicles were set on fire, and the police did nothing to stop it, he claimed.
