The Randhir Verma square on Thursday witnessed two dharnas against extortion, poor law and order and highandesness. One was organised by Dhanbad BJP MLA Raj Sinha against poor law and order of the district after extortion demand from doctor.This was attended by former chief minister Babulal Marandi . The second was by one Kunti Devi resident of Chitahi village under Baghmara block . Kunti is on indefinite fast, along with her family , against BJP MLA Dhullu Mahto who allegedly has blocked her shop near Chitahi Ram temple by parking a tanker since last several weeks.It could not be removed despite her petitions to DC, SDM and SDM.
Addressing the BJP activists Babulal Marandi vehmentaly criticised the Hemant Soren led UPA government for its failure in maintaining law and order in state.
"The government has failed in its primary responsibility of maintaining law and order and is indulged in minting money, '' said Marandi.
The incidents of extortion demand , murder and rape have risen since the present government came in power, he said .
Doctors , businessmen besides traders are being targeted by goons and police remains a silent exptraitor here in Dhanbad due to an incompetent police officer heading as district police chief, said Marandi .
When asked about the dharma of Kunti Devi against BJP MLA Marandi said ,''I came to know about the incident just now when she met me here .Would see how she can be helped ".
When asked about the recent political developments in the State, Marandi said that we are keeping a close watch on developments but are not in any hurry to form a government. As an effective opposition we are raising our voice in a democratic manner against poor law and order situations.