The party workers of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) observed black day throughout the State against the clash which took place between them and the workers of the BJP on Saturday. Host of party leaders sported black band on their arms and necks to register their protest.
JMM central committee member Vinod Pandey said that they would take the issue before the people of the State. “We have observed a black day throughout the State today (Sunday) protesting against the undemocratic act of the BJP. Our workers were beaten up for democratically protesting against the Union Minister. Our anger is against the hooting of the Chief Minister in the presence of the Prime Minister which is a disrepute of all the citizen of Jharkhand,” said Pandey.
Workers of the JMM had come face to face with BJP’s when Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar arrived Ranchi on Saturday. Several workers from both sides got injured at Hinoo during the clash.
Ranchi president of JMM Antu Tirkey and other leader marched in the city and also wrapped black bands to commuters. large number of party workers and supporters gathered near Saheed Chowk in Ranchi. The party is making it a big issue in the wake of polls. Even Chief Minister Hemant Soren had said that the issues would travel a long way and not die down soon.