Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has described the allegations made by the State President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi as cheap popularity, in which he has expressed fear of threat to his life and being implicated in a false case by the government. JMM General Secretary and Spokesperson Vinod Kumar Pandey has termed these allegations as ridiculous and termed it as a trick to gain cheap popularity.
General Secretary cum Spokesperson Vinod Kumar Pandey termed these allegations as baseless and politically motivated. He said that Babulal Marandi has been the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand and is currently the Leader of Opposition, Jharkhand. He should take care of his dignity and responsibility before making such shallow and baseless allegations. It is clear that he is disappointed and frustrated with the increasing popularity and public welfare policies of the respected Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren and his government.
He further said that this attitude of Marandi is against the progress of Jharkhand. When the state government takes strict action against corruption and scams, Marandi gets upset. He starts sending questions to the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He should tell how far is it appropriate for a person sitting on a constitutional post to send questions to an independent investigation agency? This is a simple trick to put pressure on government officials engaged in impartial investigation. When the government takes steps to implement public welfare projects like RIMS-2 Hospital in Ranchi, Marandi and the leaders of his party BJP oppose it. This is not the job of the Leader of the Opposition. The people of Jharkhand want development, not politics that creates obstacles.
Pandey stressed that Chief Minister Hemant Soren's government is committed to transparent and accountable governance in the interest of the people. Our government has ensured transparency in examinations like JSSP and JPSC and has taken steps to prevent misuse of schemes in rural areas. Marandi's allegations are not only ridiculous, but it is an attempt to divert the attention of the public.
JMM urges that Marandi and his party BJP play the role of positive opposition and cooperate in the development of the state. The people of Jharkhand do not want political drama, but progress in health, education and infrastructure. The state government has passed the proposal of Sarna Dharma Code and sent it to the central government. Marandi should try to get it recognized. The state's coal royalty dues of Rs 1.40 lakh crore are pending with the central government. He should cooperate with the state government in getting it.
The proposal to increase the reservation percentage is under consideration with the central government. He should work positively on these subjects. Apart from this, Marandi and his party leaders are only engaged in implementing the communal agenda. The people of Jharkhand have rejected their politics of hatred. One should use his energy for public welfare, not in making baseless allegations. The public understands the reality of such allegations very well.