Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made a strong political pitch during the Vijay Sankalp Sabha at Adityapur football ground, where he claimed that the "countdown for Hemant Soren has begun," promising strict action against those involved in corrupt practices. He warned that BJP would bring Jharkhand’s corrupt leaders to justice, claiming that under a BJP-led government, corrupt officials would face severe consequences for their actions.
Addressing a crowd, Shah announced that a BJP government would ensure that intruders marrying local women would not have any legal claim to Jharkhand's land. He emphasized that any land acquired by intruders under the pretext of marriage would be repossessed. Shah committed to establishing a committee to identify and take action against intruders, stating that the initiative would be launched as soon as the BJP forms a government in the state.
Shah took the opportunity to accuse the current administration, led by Hemant Soren, of widespread corruption. He cited recent law enforcement recoveries, including Rs. 350 crores and 30 crores allegedly confiscated from the homes of a Congress MP and a state minister, as evidence of corruption within the government. He expressed support for Champai Soren, who, he alleged, faced mistreatment for opposing infiltration.
During the event, Shah also extended birthday greetings to Champai Soren, the MLA from the Seraikela constituency, who rose and acknowledged the crowd in response.
In his 22-minute speech, Shah launched a comprehensive critique of the Soren administration, declaring that the countdown for Hemant Soren's tenure had begun. He assured the public that if BJP takes power, it will tackle unemployment by implementing policies to provide relief to the state's job-seeking youth.
Shah’s speech was met with significant attention, reflecting BJP's intensified focus on Jharkhand ahead of the upcoming elections. The BJP’s promises on infiltration, unemployment relief, and anti-corruption measures are expected to resonate with a segment of the electorate, highlighting issues that could shape the political landscape in Jharkhand.
Shah highlighted the case of Champai Soren, who, according to him, faced public humiliation and removal from his position for raising concerns about Bangladeshi infiltration. Shah assured the people of Seraikela that a BJP government would honor and support Champai Soren, contrasting his treatment under the current administration.
Detailing BJP’s promises for Jharkhand, Shah criticized the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as parties plagued by corruption. He referenced recent controversies involving large cash recoveries, including the significant sum discovered at the home of Alam Gir Alam’s servant, as evidence of alleged deep-seated corruption within the state’s ruling parties. Shah emphasized that a BJP-led government would launch strict anti-corruption measures, holding those responsible accountable.
The issue of Bangladeshi infiltration was a focal point of Shah’s speech, with the Home Minister reiterating BJP’s commitment to safeguarding Jharkhand’s borders and addressing public concerns about the impact of unchecked migration. He appealed to the crowd, stating that only a BJP government would take decisive action to protect Jharkhand’s resources and integrity.
