State Bureau, Ranchi: Responding to the BJP’s slogan “Bantenge toh Katenge” (“If divided, we will fall”), Chief Minister Hemant Soren remarked, “We will neither divide nor fall, but they (the BJP) will certainly be defeated in the elections.”
Regarding accusations that his government has turned Ranchi into “Karanchi” and allowed Bangladeshi infiltration, Soren said he is not obliged to answer every allegation made by opponents. He claimed that these accusations are false narratives created to mislead the poor and disadvantaged. When asked about BJP’s strong online presence, he acknowledged that they have significant resources, sophisticated technology, and a high-voltage “amplifier” to spread their messages. However, he emphasized that his government works with limited resources, focusing on the welfare of tribal, Dalit, and poor communities, who understand these differences.
Key Points from Hemant Soren’s Remarks:
- Priorities for Re-Election: If given a second term, Soren aims to focus on social security, increasing job opportunities for youth, empowering women, and addressing the issue of witch-hunting. He noted that his administration has already established various recruitment policies to provide employment, though election season came before they could be fully implemented.
- Achievements Under His Government: Soren highlighted several initiatives, including foreign education opportunities for Jharkhand’s youth, the implementation of the Sarvajan Pension Scheme, the restoration of the old pension scheme for employees, and air ambulance services for patients to other states.
- Campaign Slogan “Hemant Dobara”: Confident in the campaign’s strength, Soren criticized BJP’s “predictive” slogans, contrasting them with his own government’s grounded work and dedication to social welfare.
- Allegations Against BJP: Soren criticized BJP’s frequent accusations of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and RJD harming Jharkhand, calling it hypocrisy. He questioned BJP’s silence on issues of wealth disparity and the unfulfilled promise of recovering black money.
- Concerns on Early Elections: Soren raised questions about the early timing of the state assembly elections, implying that power alone does not give anyone the right to forcefully control others.
- JPSC Scandal During BJP’s Term: Soren pointed out that the largest examination-related scams occurred during BJP’s rule, with investigations stalled within the CBI’s offices. He questioned BJP’s claims on youth employment, noting his own government’s success in conducting JPSC exams efficiently.
