Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleged his political opponents for misusing money and indulging in buying votes ahead of a tough battle for Dumka lok Sabha. Addressing a poll rally at Rampur under Sikaripara Assembly constituency, Hemant also threw an emotional appeal to the voters, predominantly Santhals, for giving respect to vintage Shibu Soren and his struggles.
“We have clear information that the dishonest persons into the fray are indulge in distributing money, liquor and handia in the nights to lure voters. I request you to catch those people and tie them. We will punish them,” said the Chief Minster in front of over 3000-odd crowd gathered to listen him and local MlA Nalin Soren.
Hemant spoke entirely into Santhali barring few in Hindi to reach out the Santhali voters figuring the constituency en mass. He also on the occasion lauded works done by his seven month old government more than underling whatever works done by his father Shibu Soren during his six terms to the lower house.
“Shibu Soren is a not a person but a historic icon for the region. He has done so much for the State and put his foot down for saving the SPT Act. The Act is the most important thing for you. If it is not then whole of your land would go to outsiders who are looking at your land and mineral wealth like a hawk using satellite,” added the CM.
He also harped on the JVM chief Babulal Marandi’s comment on Shibu Soren who had reportedly suggested the Disom Guru to take retirement from politics and relax. “They call me child and Shibu Soren as old. Why would you say on thatIJ I am a child but child of a lion,” said the CM with good support from the crowd.
Hemant also blamed the BJP for stealing leaders from the JMM and giving them tickets and fielding in the elections.