Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of targeting leaders who advocate for marginalized communities, coinciding with the release of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren from jail.
Hemant Soren, who had been facing a probe in an alleged land scam case, was released from the Birsa Munda Jail following a bail order from the Jharkhand High Court.
Hemant Soren was sent to jail by people who looted Jharkhand for years
The Chief Minister said that Hemant Soren, who often speaks on behalf of the poor, Dalits, and Adivasis, was jailed due to opposition from those who have exploited Jharkhand for years. "The govt that was formed (in the state), it was a mandate for Hemant Babu in 2019 under his leadership. He talked about the poor, Dalit and Adivasis, and hence, those who have looted Jharkhand for years, they are the reasons why Hemant Babu was sent to jail," Soren said.
"People who speak about Dalits or Adivasis here will never be allowed to live in peace by those people (BJP)," he added.
He extended his gratitude to the people of Jharkhand, saying, "You (the people of Odisha) have always given your support, and you have also supported us enthusiastically in this election. Therefore, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of you. That's why today Hemant Babu has come among you, and we will continue to work for Jharkhand in the future."
Hemant Soren on current political situation
Speaking about the current political situation, former Jharkhand CM Soren said, "Today, the situation that has been in the country, we have taken the resolution to uproot the 'Manuvaadis' & Saamantvaadis' from the country. By any means, they aren't leaving any leader of Mahagathbandhan, be it Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal or Hemant Soren, whoever opposes them, they are putting them in jail in any fake or arbitrary case..."
After spending five months in jail, Soren expressed solidarity with the struggles faced by Adivasis, farmers, and minorities. "After coming out of jail after five months, I have bowed down to Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The hurdles he had to face, more or less, Adivasi, farmers, and minorities are facing a similar fate, even today. Jharkhand is a land of courageous people. Many will try to scare us, but that is momentary, and we don't need to be scared."
He added further, "'Manuvaadi' ideas (philosophy of occupational segregation described in Manusmriti), even today are getting successes in its expansion. But, we haven't accepted our defeat and moving ahead. Whatever we have achieved has been achieved through struggle and our future generations will come forward with the strength to end this struggle. For future generations, things should progress as per their wish, culture and civilization, and we will work towards this."
(With ANI inputs)
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