Ruling party of the State, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day in presence of its Supremo cum Rajya Sabha MP, Shibu Soren and JMM Executive president cum Chief Minister, Hemant Soren. Main function of the occasion was celebrated in Dumka
The programme was inaugurated by Shibu Soren after paying homage to martyrs and hoisting the party flag in the morning. MLA Basant Soren, Nalin Soren and others were present on the occasion. The party has been celebrating Foundation Day on February 2 since 1978.
Speaking on the occasion, party chief Shibu Soren appealed to the people that they should remain aware of their rights.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion at the Historic Gandhi Maidan Soren said at present the State Government belongs to common people and it will work for the people of the State.
The party chief said that the State has been blessed with rich mineral resources which can be used for the development of the villages of the State. He said that the officials should work in a proper manner to ensure that the poor get their due rights and they need not raise their voice for their rights.
Soren said that till now development is not happening and the excuse will not be tolerated. He said that such a system should be developed that people should not be forced to run for their work. He also asked the people to remain aware and alert regarding various problems and also the development works going on in their areas.
After the programme the party Supremo along with the Chief Minister visited Sengasia Valley in Chaibasa District and paid homage to martyrs on the occasion.
JMM General Secretary Vinod Kumar Pandey said that the party decided to celebrate the Foundation Day celebration this year with full precaution and maintaining COVID 19 guidelines. "This year the Foundation Day was celebrated in a symbolic way. The risk of corona infection is not yet gone, so everyone needs to take special precautions. The Foundation Day was celebrated for the first time in the 42-year period from 11 am to 3 pm. This year the party also did not hold a rally unlike the past years. Workers have also been given instructions to follow physical distancing. Due to COVID 19, this time the party has instructed to celebrate the foundation day in all the districts of Santhal.," he added.