2nd Phase of Polling in Jkhand Sees 68% Turnout
New Delhi: Jharkhand witnessed peaceful polling in 38 seats in the second and final phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday, with 68 per cent of 1.23 crore voters exercising their franchise amid tight security, officials said. The turnout surpassed the 67.04 per cent voting in 2019, officials said. The tribal state recorded higher voter turnout than that of 2019 and saw people queuing up in huge numbers to vote. Among them were 57 leprosy patients who voted at the Snehpur Community Building in Mihijam. The booth was decorated with vibrant confetti and had arrangements of refreshments for them. Polling began at 7 am in 14,218 booths across 12 districts and continued till 5 pm. However, polling in 31 booths ended at 4 pm. The ruling JMM-led I.N.D.I.A. bloc is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, while the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is trying to wrest it. Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar said, The election process was peaceful and remained free of incidents. Two FIRs were lodged for violating secrecy of voting against polling and presiding officers, including one in Gandey. Meanwhile, a presiding officer was replaced after allegations of favouring a candidate. Jharkhand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said he had filed a complaint with the Election Commission against a presiding officer for allegedly favouring a ruling party candidate in Madhupur Assembly constituency during voting. However, the Deoghar administration said the officer was replaced after being found too close to the voting compartment, which is against Election Commission rules. The highest turnout of 76.16 per cent was reported from Jamtara district, followed by 76.60 per cent from Pakur, 72.46 per cent from Deoghar and 72.04 per cent from Ranchi. The lowest turnout was recorded in Bokaro district at 60.97 per cent till 5 pm.
Final phase of Jharkhand polls records 67.59% turnout
Polling was peaceful; Maheshpur records highest turnout of 79.4%, whereas Bokaro seat registers 50.52%
No violence recorded for the first time in Jharkhand assembly polls
RANCHI: In a major achievement, for the first time after the formation of Jharkhand, Assembly polls were conducted here without any incident of Maoist violence. The second phase of polling concluded peacefully for 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand on Wednesday with an overall voter turnout of 67.59 %. Out of the 38 seats where polling was conducted in the second phase, BJP contested 32 and AJSU contested six seats from NDA side, while JMM contested 20, Congress 12, RJD two and CPI (ML) on four seats from the INDIA bloc. According to Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Neha Arora, Maheshpur remained on the top with a maximum voting percentage of 79.4 per cent followed by Nala with 78.75 per cent and Sarath with 77.94 per cent. The lowest voter turnout on the other hand, was recorded at Bokaro with 50.52 per cent, Dhanbad with 52.31 per cent and Jharia with 55.23 per cent, she said. All constituencies except Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jharia recorded more than 60 per cent voter turnout, said the Additional Chief Electoral Officer. A total of 134 ballot units, 161 control units, and 377 VVPATs were replaced by 3 pm during polling, she added. Meanwhile, on the orders of the Election Commission, an FIR was registered against presiding officer Ramanand Kumar Paswan, posted at polling station number 111 of Madhupur assembly constituency, following a complaint was registered against him. Paswan was taken into custody immediately after that. A complaint was received against him for conducting votes in favour of the JMM candidate, which was confirmed through webcasting. ACEO Dr Neha Arora said that another officer was posted in his place. A total of 528 candidates are in the fray in the second phase, out of which 472 are men and 55 are women. Voting was completed at 14219 polling stations, which were monitored through webcasting from the State Election Building and the District Election Office. Jharkhand: Its infiltration vs mahila samman as 38 seats up for grabs in 2nd phase
Jharkhand outnumbers 2019 polling percentage, records 67.59% in 2nd phase
Jamtara, as per the ECI , recorded the highest turnout at 76.16%, followed by Pakur 75.88 %; , and Deoghar 72.46 % while the urban apathy towards elections showed up at Bokaro had which recorded the lowest turnout of 60.97 %
Over 31% Vote in Jharkhand; 18% in Maharashtra Till 11 AM
Voting is underway in both Jharkhand and Maharashtra, with significant voter participation reported in both states during the final phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections and the ongoing Maharashtra polls. In Jharkhand, over 31% of eligible voters cast their ballots by 11 AM across 38 constituencies. This phase of the election is crucial for the ruling JMM-led INDIA alliance, which is hoping to retain power based on its welfare programs, while the opposition BJP is vying for control. In the first four hours of polling, the highest turnout was recorded in Pakur at 35.15%, with Ranchi following closely at 34.75%. Other districts, including Jamtara and Ramgarh, also saw strong participation. However, Bokaro recorded the lowest turnout at 27.72% and's election sees 528 candidates, including prominent figures like Chief Minister Hemant Soren, competing across 38 seats. Election authorities have ensured smooth voting, with 239 polling stations operated entirely by women and 22 managed by persons with disabilities . As of 1 enthusiasm is evident, with national leaders like Prime Minister Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, and others urging citizens to cast their vote for a better future. In fact, Modi emphasized the importance of this great festival of democracy, especially highlighting the significance of young voters. Meanwhile in Maharashtra is also witnessing active voter engagement in its 288 constituencies. By 11 AM, the state recorded a voter turnout of 18.14%. Districts like Gadchiroli showed strong participation with 30% turnout, while Mumbai city reported a more moderate 15.78%. Constituencies like Colaba, Mahim, and Worli in Mumbai saw varied voter engagement, while areas like Bhandup in the suburban region had a notable 23.42% turnout. In Maharashtra h-profile contests are shaping up, including those in the constituencies of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Shindes constituency, Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane, saw an 18.22% turnout, while Fadnavis's Nagpur South-West recorded 19.91%. Notably, the Baramati constituency, where NCP leader Ajit Pawar faces a challenge from his nephew, also saw a voter turnout of 18.81%. With both states undergoin, the outcomes will influence political landscapes, making todays voter turnout a key indicator of democratic engagement and the political future of these regions.
Jharkhand: Its infiltration vs mahila samman as 38 seats up for grabs in 2nd phase
RANCHI: Voting in the second phase in Jharkhands 38 constituencies in a dozen districts on Wednesday will test the campaign pitches of the BJP-led alliance over the Bangla infiltration and the JMMs Mahila Samman scheme under which Rs 1,000 are given each month to women in the 18-50 years age group. Out of 38 seats, 18 each are in Santhal Pargana and North Chhotanagpur and two in Ranchi. According to the Election Commission, 528 candidates are in the fray of which 55 are women. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren and former CM Babulal Marandi are key contestants. The BJPs campaign revolved around accusing the ruling alliance of encouraging Bangladeshi infiltration that has allegedly changed the demographic character of Santhal Pargana. The BJP lost power to the JMM-led alliance in 2019. The JMM countered the BJP by labeling its narrative as motivated and called candidates outsiders. JMM and Congress leaders have told tribals that the outsider BJP was trying to spoil and divide the social structure of Santhal Pargana. The ruling alliance is equally banking on Mahila Samman. In the 2019 assembly elections, of the total 81 seats, the JMM won 29 and the BJP 25 seats. The Congress won 18 seats and RJD won one. An alliance of JMM-Congress-RJD formed the government. According to an ADR report, out of 522, 148 (28%) candidates have criminal cases registered against them. At the same time, there are 23% i.e. 122 candidates have serious cases registered against them. These cases involve murders and kidnappings. At least three candidates have murder cases. There are 12 candidates against whom cases related to atrocities against women have been registered. Out of these 12 candidates, rape has been registered against one of them. Among constituencies, Dumka has the most women-managed polling booths (52), followed by Jamtara (31) and Bokaro (23). Silli has 14 such booths, while Khijri has none.
BJP Leaders Push Mati, Beti, Roti Agenda in Jharkhand Polls
New Delhi: Given the spike in the first phase polling percentage, the BJP has grown in confidence of returning to power in Jharkhand. The party feels that its mati, beti, roti push in the tribal-dominated state has resonated well with the electorate and the extensive campaigning by its top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and BJP chief J.P. Nadda, who held public rallies in Jharkhand on Sunday, will give it a clear edge in the second phase of the ongoing state polls. In the first phase of polling on November 13, Jharkhand witnessed a turnout of 66.6 per cent in 43 Assembly constituencies, around three per cent higher than in the 2019 Assembly polls. Citing the surge, a senior BJP functionary said that the increased voting percentage shows that people came out to overthrow the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand. Peoples anger against the JMM misgovernance, corruption and appeasement are the reasons behind high voter turnout. Increased voter turnout is against the incumbent Hemant Soren government. The ground report received from across the states says the BJP-led NDA government will comfortably form the next Jharkhand government, the saffron party leader said, asserting that more people will come out in the second phase of polling to throw out the incumbent JMM-led state government. A BJP insider said that the mati, beti, roti slogan has resonated well with the electorate and has emerged to be one of the biggest issues in the ongoing Assembly polls. Top BJP leaders, including Mr Modi, have repeatedly pointed out that changing demographics of Jharkhand because of unchecked illegal infiltrations jeopardize the state's and the nations security and have attributed it to the JMM and the Congress alliance's hunger for power. In the run-up to the Jharkhand elections, Mr Modi has held over half-a-dozen rallies in the state and has repeated the BJP's call that it is time to hrow out the incumbent government to protect mati, beti, roti. Other BJP leaders have also harped on the illegal infiltration issue. A case in point, the Union home minister had said that the BJP will bring in a law to take back land from infiltrators in Jharkhand and identify and deport the illegal immigrants. He claimed that mati, beti, roti are under threat from the illegal immigrants and the BJP will provide security to the indigenous people. Electorate believes that our mati, beti, roti are under threat due to unchecked infiltration under the JMM-led coalition. People further believe that only the BJP can protect mati, beti, roti under the strong leadership of Mr Modi, Mr Shah has often reiterated at his rallies in Jharkhand. As Jharkhand prepares for the second phase of polling on November 20, the BJP chief, addressing election rallies at Gomia in Bokaro district on Sunday, pushed ahead with a similar narrative. Mr Nadda claimed that according to an intelligence report, the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand gave shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and ensured that they got land and government documents like Aadhaar cards. Mr Nadda also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he talks about the Other Backward Classes during the elections but has not done anything for their welfare. He questioned how many OBC members were in the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, a social service organisation headed by senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, and the National Advisory Committee of the erstwhile UPA regime. I say with pride that there are 27 OBC ministers in Mr Modi's Cabinet, he said, claiming that the NDA government is bringing OBCs, tribals and SCs to the mainstream. The BJP chief attacked Congress and the JMM, the two main constituents of the ruling coalition of Jharkhand, during his addresses at three election rallies during the day. The BJP-led government at the Centre spent `19-lakh crores to augment infrastructure and will spend `10-lakh crores more on it, he added. I have received an intelligence report just now. It says that Bangladeshi infiltrators are given shelter in madrasas here. Their Aadhaar, voter ID, gas connection and ration cards are facilitated, and then the Hemant Soren government ensures land for them, he said. Waiving a paper claiming to be the intelligence report, Mr Nadda said, Mr Soren looted 'jal, jungle, jameen' (water, forest, land) of Jharkhand. Infiltration is rampant here. Infiltrators are marrying tribal women and grabbing their land. We will bring a law to ensure that their offspring are debarred from getting the land. Only the PM Modi-led BJP government can check infiltration. Charging the Hemant Soren government with promoting infiltration, Mr Nadda said that if the BJP is voted to power, a law will be enacted to check the transfer of land to the offspring of infiltrators who marry tribal women. Mr Nadda also termed the JMM-RJD-Congress alliance as a family of corrupt people, claiming that INDIA bloc leaders were either in jail or out on bail.
Nadda claims 'intel report' shows Jharkhand govt sheltering 'Bangladeshi infiltrators'
BOKARO/DHANBAD/JAMTARA: BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday claimed that according to an intelligence report, the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand gave shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and ensured that they got land and government documents like Aadhaar card. Nadda also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying that he wants to become champion of Other Backward Classes, but questioned how many OBC members were in Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, a social service organisation headed by Sonia Gandhi, and the National Advisory Committee of the erstwhile UPA regime. The BJP president attacked Congress and the JMM, the two main constituents of the ruling coalition of Jharkhand, during his addresses at three election rallies during the day. I have received an intelligence report just now. It says that Bangladeshi infiltrators are given shelter in madrasas here. Their Aadhaar, voter ID, gas connection and ration card are facilitated and then the Hemant Soren government ensures land for them, he said. Shah slams Soren for decline in tribal population While addressing a rally at Gomia in Bokaro district, Nadda who is also the union health minister, waived a paper claiming to be the intelligence report. Hemant Soren looted 'Jal, Jungle, Jameen' (water, forest, land) of Jharkhand. Infiltration is rampant here. Infiltrators are marrying tribal women and grabbing their land. We will bring a law to ensure that their offspring is debarred from getting the land. Only PM Modi-led BJP government can check infiltration, the BJP president said. He also termed the entire JMM-RJD-Congress as a family of corrupt people, claiming that INDIA bloc leaders were either in jail or out on bail. Hemant Soren, who is out on bail, will again go to prison. He is indulged in Rs 5,000-crore mining scam, Rs 236-crore land scam, and several other scams, Nadda alleged. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Soren on January 31 in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. He was released from jail on June 28 after the high court granted him bail. The Hemant Soren government followed 'divide and rule' policy and created unrest among people. Now it is time for their exit. We will be forming the government here, Nadda claimed. EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints He accused the Hemant Soren government of betraying the people, looting the state and promoting dynastic politics. Asserting that Rahul Gandhi was trying to portray himself as a champion of OBCs, the BJP leader questioned how many OBC members were in the Congress Working Committee, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and National Advisory Committee, which was chaired by his mother Sonia Gandhi. I say with pride that there are 27 OBC ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet, he said claiming that the NDA government is bringing OBCs, tribals and SCs to the mainstream. The BJP-led government at the Centre spent Rs 19 lakh crore to augment infrastructure and will spend Rs 10 lakh crore more on it, he added. Nadda also said that under the Modi regime, agriculture budget increased by five times and India became the third-largest automobile manufacturer, second-largest steel maker, third-biggest market for toys and produces the world's most affordable drugs. He said five medical colleges were being set up in Jharkhand and PM Modi allocated Rs 250 crore each for them. Addressing another rally at Sindri in Dhanbad district, Nadda alleged: Selfish motives were behind the formation of the JMM-Cong-RJD alliance. It is anti-tribal, anti-farmer and anti-Dalit. It promotes corruption, dynastic politics and appeasement for vote bank politics. Charging the Hemant government with promoting infiltration, Nadda said that if BJP is voted to power, a law would be enacted to check transfer of land to the offspring of infiltrators who marry tribal women. He alleged that the Hemant Soren government indulged in Rs 4,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam, Rs 5,000 crore mining scam and Rs 236 crore land scam. The Union minister said it was time for formation of a double-engine government in Jharkhand to accelerate growth and development in Jharkhand. Nadda said once the BJP government was formed in the state, a number of development initiatives would begin. He said that under PM Modi's regime, export of medicines rose 138 per cent while India is manufacturing 97 per cent of mobile phones. He added that 1.46 lakh km of national highways were built under Modi's regime while 61 Vande Bharat Express trains were launched. Betrayed by the corrupt JMM-led coalition, Jharkhand people have decided to teach it a lesson, Nadda said in his third rally at Nala in Jamtara urging people to oust the coalition. He hit out at the Congress for claiming to be the wellwisher of OBCs, and claimed that it is PM Modi who has given constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes. Previous govts pursued vote bank politics, we ensured people's faith was restored: PM Modi
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Intel report says Bangladeshis given shelter in Jharkhand madrasas: JP Nadda at Bokaro rally
BJP president J P Nadda accused the JMM-led Jharkhand government of harboring Bangladeshi infiltrators, facilitating their acquisition of official documents, and even land ownership. He vowed to introduce legislation to prevent land ownership for offspring of infiltrators who marry tribal women. Nadda also criticized the government's alleged corruption and divisive policies, predicting their downfall in the upcoming elections.
Intel report says Bdeshis given shelter in madrasas, Soren Govt facilitated Aadhaar, land: Nadda
BOKARO (Jharkhand), Nov 17: BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday attacked the JMM-led coalition Government in Jharkhand, accusing it of sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas in the state and ensuring Aadhaar, voter ID card, gas connection, ration card and land for them. Nadda also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying he wants to become champion of OBCs, but questioned how many OBC members were in Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and National Advisory Committee. I have received an intelligence [] The post Intel report says Bdeshis given shelter in madrasas, Soren Govt facilitated Aadhaar, land: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
If Congress wins, wont let anyone snatch jal, jungle & zameen of tribals: Rahul
RANCHI/MUMBAI : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of serving the interests of billionaires who want to snatch the jal, jungle and zameen (land, water and forests) of tribals. Gandhi also charged Modi with seeking to destroy the Constitution which is the soul of the country. PM Modi says Rahul is flashing a red book. Its content is important, not the colour. Had you read it, you would not have been spreading hatred and dividing society, Gandhi said in a rally in Godda district. It is a fight of ideology between the INDIA bloc and BJP-RSS. We are protecting the Constitution and BJP-RSS is trying to dump it in the trash bin. They are spreading violence and trying to divide society on the basis of caste, creed and religion, he alleged. Addressing another rally at Bermo in Bokaro, Gandhi said the Congress, if voted to power, will ensure caste census and remove the 50% cap on the reservation. He promised to increase reservation of STs, SCs and OBCs to 28%, 12% and 27%, respectively. Rs 7,000 per quintal promise for soyabean Rahul said the MVA is going to take historic steps for the farmers of Maharashtra by fixing Rs 7,000 per quintal plus bonus for soyabean. He said the MVA will form a committee to fix fair price for onions and right MSP for cotton as well. Gandhi said for the last three elections, the BJP has been promising an MSP of Rs 6,000 for soyabean but even today farmers are forced to sell the soybean grown with their hard work for Rs 3,000-4,000. MVA will give our farmers their rights, fruits of hard work and justice, Gandhi said in a post.
Ensure Level Playing Field in Campaign, Cong. Urges EC
New Delhi/Ranchi: The Congress on Friday complained to the Election Commission against the alleged grounding of party leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in poll-bound Jharkhand and sought its urgent intervention in ensuring a level playing field in poll campaigning. In a letter to the EC, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's chopper was not allowed to take off due to restrictions leading to his public meetings getting either delayed or cancelled. There should be a level-playing field in campaigning. The PM's campaign cannot take precedence over that of all others. Today Rahul Gandhi got delayed in Jharkhand on this account, Ramesh said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday yet again attacked the BJP for conspiring to destroy the Indian Constitution, and also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he only served the interests of billionaires at the expense of the poor people of India. Addressing election rallies for the second phase in Jharkhand, he claimed that while the Opposition INDIA bloc was fighting to protect the Constitution, the BJP was trying to dump it in the trash bin. He also said that Mr Modi worked for the welfare of billionaires in the country and privatised institutions, colleges, industries, hospitals and ports, not for the poor. Speaking at a rally at Mahagama in Godda district, he asserted that he was not afraid of Mr Modi or his 56-inch chest. Mr Gandhi said: He is a puppet of billionaires. He also accused the PM of giving lessons to people during the day and enjoying the weddings of industrialists at night. The Congress leader claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra was toppled to grab land and that Mr Modi was trying to hand over land worth Rs 1 lakh crores in Mumbais Dharavi slum to an industrialist. PM Modi says Rahul is flashing a red book. Its content is important, not the colour. Had you read it, you would not have been spreading hatred and dividing society, Mr Gandhi said. It is a fight of ideology between the INDIA bloc and the BJP-RSS. We are protecting the Constitution and the BJP-RSS is trying to dump it in the trash bin. They are spreading violence and trying to divide society on the basis of caste, creed and religion, he alleged. Advocating the need for a nationwide caste census, the senior Congress leader claimed it would change the face of India. The caste census would reveal positions of tribals, Dalits and OBCs in various institutions, he said, adding a caste census is bound to happen. We will demolish the 50 per cent reservation ceiling, PM Modi can do whatever he can, he added. He also targeted the BJP over the arrest of JMM leader Hemant Soren, and said: A tribal CM elected by you was put behind bars in Jharkhand. In another rally at Bermo in Bokaro district, he said that the Constitution was the soul of the country. Prime Minister Modi says it is blank inside. Look at this, it has content. He says Rahul shows a red book; its content is important and not the colour, Mr Gandhi said, displaying a copy of the Constitution. PM Modi wants to destroy the Constitution, but no power can do it, Mr Gandhi noted at the rally. Mr Modi had made the countrys youth unemployed through GST and demonetisation, he alleged. If we are voted to power in Jharkhand, we will raise the reservation of STs to 28 per cent from the present 26 per cent, SCs to 12 per cent from 10 per cent at present and OBCs to 27 per cent from the existing 14 per cent, he claimed. The BJP has been accusing the Congress leader of displaying a fake copy of the Constitution with blank pages at an event in Maharashtra recently.
PM serving interests of billionaires at expense of poor, alleges Rahul Gandhi
JHARKHAND: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of serving the interests of billionaires at the expense of the country's poor. Gandhi, who addressed two election rallies in Jharkhand during the day, also charged Modi with seeking to destroy the Constitution which is the soul of the country. The Congress leader claimed that while the opposition INDIA bloc was fighting to protect the Constitution, the BJP was trying to dump it in the trash bin. PM Modi says Rahul is flashing a red book. Its content is important, not the colour. Had you read it, you would not have been spreading hatred and dividing society, Gandhi said in a rally in Godda district. It is a fight of ideology between the INDIA bloc and BJP-RSS. We are protecting the Constitution and BJP-RSS is trying to dump it in the trash bin. They are spreading violence and trying to divide society on the basis of caste, creed and religion, he alleged. Addressing another rally at Bermo in Bokaro district, Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of seeking to destroy the Constitution which is the soul of the country. The Constitution is the soul of the country. Prime Minister Modi says it is blank inside. Look at this, it has contents. He says Rahul shows a red book; its content is important and not the colour, he said, displaying a copy of the constitution. The BJP has been accusing the Congress leader of displaying a fake copy of the constitution with blank pages at an event in Maharashtra recently. PM Modi wants to destroy the constitution, but no power can do it, he said. Maintaining that he was not afraid of Modi or his 56-inch chest, Gandhi alleged: He is a puppet of billionaires. The former Congress president accused the PM of giving lessons to people during the day, while enjoying the weddings of industrialists at night. Gandhi claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra was toppled to grab land. He alleged that Modi was trying to hand over land worth Rs 1 lakh crore in Mumbai's Dharavi to an industrialist. The Prime Minister worked for the welfare of billionaires in the country and privatised institutions, colleges, industries, hospitals and ports, Gandhi claimed. He handed over the country's wealth to 25 capitalists. PM Modi waived Rs 16 lakh crore of debt of industrialists but did not do anything for the poor people, farmers and Dalits, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said. PM Modi rendered the country's youths unemployed through GST and demonetisation, he alleged. Gandhi said that though PM Modi speaks of his respect for the poor, but does not waive the farm loans. Advocating for the need for a nationwide caste census, the Congress leader claimed that it would change the face of India. The caste census would reveal positions of tribals, Dalits and OBCs in various institutions, he said. The Congress, if voted to power, will ensure caste census and remove the 50 per cent cap on the reservation, Gandhi said. If we are voted to power in Jharkhand, we will raise the reservation of STs to 28 per cent from the present 26 per cent, SCs to 12 per cent from the 10 per cent at present and OBCs to 27 per cent from the existing 14 per cent, he said. Gandhi further alleged that Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) constitute 90 per cent of India's population, but they are not represented in government institutions. He also targeted the BJP over the arrest of JMM leader Hemant Soren, and said, A tribal CM elected by you was put behind the bars in Jharkhand. Accusing the BJP of spreading hate and violence, Gandhi said it can be eliminated through love. Ours is a 'mohabbat ki dukan' (shop of love), they have 'nafrat ka bazar' (market of hatred), he said asserting that he undertook a 4,000-km padyatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to spread the message of love because BJP's hatred and divisive policies could be won by love only. Meanwhile, Gandhi was delayed for the second meeting at Bermo as his helicopter, which was supposed to take him back after addressing an election rally, was grounded for about two hours, prompting allegations from the Congress that it was politically motivated. Our leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was not allowed to take off for about two hours, posing a grave threat to his life. This was a security lapse at the behest of the Centre, state minister Deepika Pandey Singh alleged. Officials said the delay was on account of the region's airspace being declared as a o-flying zone after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stranded in Jharkhand's Deoghar airport for nearly two hours after his special IAF aircraft developed a technical snag. The PM visited Jamui to attend a function marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Campaign ends for phase I of Jharkhand polls
New Delhi: Campaign ended on Monday for the first phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand and bypolls in Wayanad parliamentary seat and assembly seats across several states with leaders making strong efforts to woo the electorate. Priyanka Gandhi is making her electoral debut from Wayanad, the Lok Sabha seat won her brother Rahul Gandhi, who decided to retain the party's traditional seat of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. Jharkhand will go to the polls on two phases on November 13 and 20. Forty-three seats will go the polls in the first phase. Campaigning in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and accused him of humiliating Champai Soren. Champai Soren has been loyal for so many years, standing with Hemantji, but how he was humiliated and removed is not just an insult to Champai Soren but an insult to the entire tribal community. The main issue was that Champai Soren stated that corruption should stop, but the JMM was not willing to end it, he alleged. The Union Minister further said that if BJP is voted into power in Jharkhand, a law would be brought to prevent the transfer of land to infiltrators, even if they marry tribal women. The illegal immigrants are taking up the jobs meant for tribals of the state... The infiltrators are dangerous for our daughters, our resources, and our land... When we form the government, we will bring a law that will prohibit the immigrant from registering tribal land in his name, even if he marries a tribal girl. We will make the immigrant give back the acquired land. Shah also accused Hemant Soren of vote bank politics and said Bangladeshi infiltrators were coming to the state. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also alleged that mafias are rapidly growing in Jharkhand and claimed that only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can ensure both security and governance in the state. Adityanath cited the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh and highlighted how the authorities were strictly dealing with the miscreants. Mafias are flourishing in Jharkhand. Uttar Pradesh is right next to you. Go and see; no one will play with the law and order because if someone does so or tries to disrupt a festival, then the ticket to Yamraj is booked. (The accused are dealt with very strictly). Whether it is security or good governance, only the BJP can provide it, CM Yogi said while addressing a gathering in Bhawanathpur. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also took a dig at the Congress Hemant Soren. He addressed a public gathering in Chinia in Garhwa district. Even during the difficult times of British rule, Birsa Munda did a great job from the land of Jharkhand but it is unfortunate to say that Congress and Hemant Soren are hungry for power..., he said. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in Ranchi and two rallies--one in Bokaro and another in Gumla--where he slammed Congress and its allies for attempting to create a divide between SCs, STs, and OBCs. Congress leaders including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi also campaigned in Jharkhand in the run-up to the first phase of polling. Congress on Sunday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the BJP, accusing the party of posting a misleading advertisement on social media that contained false information about the leaders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Indian National Congress (INC), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Following the complaint, a FIR has been registered at the cybercrime police station in Ranchi for violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines over a video posted on a social media handle of the BJP's Jharkhand wing. Sources said FIR no 176/24 dated 10.11.2024 has been filed at the Ranchi cybercrime police station for violation of MCC guidelines and extant legal provisions. Additionally, the cybercrime police station Ranchi, in a letter dated 10.11.2024, requested social media platforms to remove the objectionable posts under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Earlier in the day, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at BJP, saying that the party's campaign is devoid of issues and focused solely on communal polarization. The INDIA coalition's campaign in Jharkhand is centred around our government's achievements in the last five years and our seven guarantees - ranging from enhanced food rations to honorariums for women and new degree colleges in each block. We are focused on our governance and our vision for a just, inclusive, and prosperous Jharkhand, he wrote on X. The BJP's campaign is devoid of issues and focuses solely on communal polarisation. It is an indictment of the Union Government's performance that after ten years in power, the BJP is seeking votes only on religious polarisation. The non-biological PM has failed miserably to fulfil the promises he made to the state over the past ten years. Worse, he has denied almost Rs 1.4 lakh crore, which is legitimately due to Jharkhand on account of coal royalty, the Congress leader added. Jairam Ramesh said the people will reject BJP in the assembly polls. On November 13th and 20th, the people of Jharkhand will vote decisively for continuity, communal harmony, social justice, and self-dignity. They will reject the wholly negative and disgusting campaign of the BJP, he said. Meanwhile, a roadshow was held in Sultan Bathery, Wayanad that included Priyanka Gandhi Rahul Gandhi, who is Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, was also present. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is contesting against Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Satyan Mokeri and BJP's Navya Haridas in the by-polls. Chelakkara Assembly seat in Thrissur district is also going to the polls on November 13. A total of 34 seats will see bypolls on November 13. Bypolls will also be held for West Bengal's six assembly seats--Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai and Madarihat Earlier, 48 constituencies were scheduled to go to for bypolls on November 13, but the Election Commission of India rescheduled the poll date in 14 Assembly constituencies in three states -- Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh -- to November 20 following large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements of people from various communities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally for the Jharkhand Assembly polls in Bokaro on Sunday, November 10th, and promised the addresses that the BJP would ensure corruption-free government in the state.
Congress & its allies want to reinstate Art 370 in J&K: PM Modi
Ek Rahenge Toh Safe Rahenge BOKARO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Congress and its allies for seeking to reinstate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress and its allies want to bring back Article 370 so that Babasahebs Constitution is once again out of Jammu and Kashmir, and our soldiers again [] The post Congress & its allies want to reinstate Art 370 in J&K: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Cong trying to reinstate Art 370, want soldiers to face fire of terrorism in JK: Modi
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed an election rally in Jharkhands Bokaro, alleging that the Congress-JMM alliance wanted to divide OBCs. Modi claimed that when there was no unity between OBCs, tribals and Dalits, the Congress kept forming governments at the Centre and they pitted sub-castes against each other. Slamming the alleged evil []
PM Modi enthralls people with 3-km mega roadshow in Ranchi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a 3-km roadshow in Ranchi, Jharkhand, drawing thousands of supporters. The event featured chanting, music, and displays of BJP support. Modi addressed rallies in Bokaro and Gumla, promising development and criticizing the ruling coalition. Security measures were heightened for the event, with prohibitory orders and a no-flying zone in place.
Ek rahoge toh safe rahoge: PM Modi at poll campaign in Jharkhand
Bokaro: Alleging that the Congress-JMM coalition wanted to divide OBCs by pitting sub-castes against each other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, November 10, told an election rally in Jharkhand ek rahoge toh safe rahoge (be united to be safe). Addressing the rally in Bokaro, Modi claimed that till there was no unity between OBCs, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ek Rahoge Toh Safe Rahoge: PM Alleges Congress-JMM Pitting OBC Sub-Castes Against Each Other
BOKARO, Nov 10: Alleging that the Congress-JMM coalition wanted to divide OBCs by pitting sub-castes against each other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told an election rally in Jharkhand ek rahoge toh safe rahoge (be united to be safe). Addressing the rally in Bokaro, Modi claimed that till there was no unity between OBCs, tribals and Dalits, the Congress kept forming governments at the Centre. Beware of Congress-JMMs evil designs and conspiracies. They can go to any extent to [] The post Ek Rahoge Toh Safe Rahoge: PM Alleges Congress-JMM Pitting OBC Sub-Castes Against Each Other appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BOKARO: Alleging that the Congress-JMM coalition wanted to divide OBCs by pitting sub-castes against each other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told an election rally in Jharkhand ' ek rahoge toh safe rahoge ' (be united to be safe). Addressing the rally in Bokaro, Modi claimed that till there was no unity between OBCs, tribals and Dalits, the Congress kept forming governments at the Centre. Beware of Congress-JMM's evil designs and conspiracies. They can go to any extent to snatch power. Congress has been an opponent of SC, ST, and OBC unity since Independence. Till there was no unity, Congress kept forming governments at the Centre and looted the nation, he said. More than 125 sub-castes are considered OBCs in the Chotanagpur region. Congress-JMM wants to break the OBC unity by pitting sub-castes against each other. I warn you ' ek rahoge toh safe rahoge ', he added. The PM also attacked the Congress and its allies for seeking the reinstation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress and its allies want to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir so that our soldiers again face the fire of terrorism, he said. Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly polls; promises strict anti-conversion law, skill census Modi buried Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. For seven decades, Ambedkar's Constitution was not in force there, he said. It was for the first time that the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir had taken oath in the name of the Indian Constitution and this was his tribute to Ambedkar, Modi said. He said a BJP-led government was needed in Jharkhand to drive out infiltrators and eradicate corruption. You are hankering for a handful of sand, they are smuggling it, the PM said, attacking the ruling JMM-led coalition in the state. Recruitment mafia and paper leak mafia created by the JMM-led coalition will be sent to jail and those who played with the future of the youth would not be spared, he added.
Those who opposed creation of Jharkhand cant develop it: PM Modi at Bokaro rally
Mr. Modi said that the NDA government is reviving closed industrial units in Jharkhand, ensuring employment for thousands
Modi to hold roadshow and rallies in Jharkhand on Nov 10
RANCHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a mega roadshow of about five km after addressing election rallies at Chandnkiyari in Bokaro and Gumla on November 10. This will mark his second visit to Jharkhand as the BJP seeks to consolidate its position in the state. First phase of polls is scheduled to take place on November 13 and second phase will be held on November 20, while the counting of votes will take place on November 23. Modis road show is expected to start at OTC Ground, proceeding to New Market Chowk in Ranchian area regarded as a stronghold of the BJP. The location carries political significance, being the constituency of Union Minister of State for Defence and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth, as well as six-time Ranchi MLA CP Singh. The state administration has launched an extensive security operation, mapping all significant points and high-rise buildings along the route. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Chandankiyari, with Modi rallying support for BJP candidate and Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Amar Kumar Bauri. Chandankiyari has long been a contested seat, witnessing friction between the BJP and its former ally AJSU Party. Following a reallocation, the seat was retained by the BJP. Former Chandankiyari MLA and ex-minister Umakant Rajaks recent defection from AJSU to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has further reshuffled the regions political dynamics. Gumla on the other hand, is a critical constituency where former Union Minister Sudarshan Bhagat is contesting for the BJP. In the 2019 elections, the JMM secured Gumla and other nearby constituencies, prompting the BJP to rethink its strategy in tribal regions. Ahead of the visit of Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also visit Jharkhand on November 9 and will address three election rallies at Chhatarpur, Hazaribagh and Potka. Rahul Gandhi, however, will be visiting Jharkhand first time after the Assembly polls were declared and will address election rallies on November 8 and 9. Boycott state polls, says PLFI Registering their presence in Jharkhand after a long time, the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), an offshoot of CPI (Maoist), have put up posters near Ranchi and Khunti calling for a boycott of Assembly polls in Jharkhand. Challenging the police and the administration, the PLFI has put up posters. They were released by PLFIs central panel, and claimed the government has failed to serve the people and urged citizens to destroy rule of police admin.
BJP Leans on Modi for Jharkhand Campaign
NEW DELHI: The BJP is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modis likely rally in Bokaro and a roadshow in Ranchi on November 10 to tilt the battle of narratives in the saffron partys favour as it labours to pin down the JMM on the illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis infiltration issue and faces dare from the incumbent to implement the Sarna Religious Code and 1932 Khatiyan Bill in Jharkhand. The BJP relies heavily on the Prime Ministers charisma to return to power in the poll-bound state. According to party sources, the Prime Minister is all set to visit the state for the second round of campaigning on Sunday. Though the schedule is not final yet, Mr Modi is likely to address a public rally at the Chandipur Football Ground in Chandankiyari in Bokaro district, where he will seek support for the partys candidate and Leader of the Opposition in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Amar Bauri. The BJP candidates from the nearby constituencies will also be present during the Chandanakiyari rally. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will hold a roadshow in the state capital, Ranchi, the sources added. Earlier, Mr Modi held two rallies in Chaibasa and Garhwa on November 4, wherein he had accused the ruling coalition government of the JMM, the Congress and the RJD of supporting the Bangladeshi infiltrators for their votebank politics. In Jharkhand, while the BJP is attacking the ruling coalition on corruption, illegal infiltration and illegal conversion issues to woo the tribal voters, the JMM-led alliance is playing the Sarna Religious Code card. The JMM has been pitching for Sarna to be considered a separate tribal religious code. In an election rally at Torpa in Khunti district, the JMM MLA Kalpana Soren, the wife of chief minister Hemant Soren, dared the BJP-led Central government to implement the Sarna Religious Code and 1932 Khatiyan Bill passed by the state Assembly in Jharkhand. Aiming to counter the BJPs narratives of illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis infiltrations against the ruling coalition in Jharkhand, the JMM has been pitching for these two pending and emotive demands of the Adivasi population. Both bills are pending with the Central government for final approval. In 2020, the JMM-led government passed a unanimous Assembly resolution on the 'Sarna Code for the inclusion of Sarna as a separate religion in the 2021 census and sent it to the Central government for approval. On November 11, last year, the Jharkhand Assembly unanimously passed the 1932-based domicile bill, which specifies that only individuals or their ancestors listed in the Khatiyan (land records) of 1932 or earlier will be recognised as local inhabitants of Jharkhand, entitling them to Class III and Class IV jobs in the state.
Jharkhand Assembly polls: BJP expels 30 leaders for contesting against party-nominated candidates
Chandrma Kumari from Palamu, Kumkum Devi from Hazaribag, Juli Devi from Dumka, Balwant Singh from Latehar, Arvind Singh from Kharswan, Banke Bihari from Hazaribag, Chitranjan Sao from Bokaro and Hazari Prasad Sahu were among those expelled from the party
Jharkhand: BJP expels 30 rebel leaders for going against party lines
RANCHI: Amid damage control measures taken by the party to prevent mass exodus of its leaders in Jharkhand, BJP on Tuesday expelled as many as 30 rebel leaders for going against the party line and filing their nominations against the officially nominated candidates in the upcoming Assembly polls. Under the direction of State BJP President Babulal Marandi, General Secretary and MP Dr Pradeep Verma has expelled the rebel leaders from the party for six years for contesting against officially nominated candidates, which goes against the partys policies. According to a press release issued by the BJP state office, the expelled leaders include: Chandrama Kumari from Palamu Kumkum Devi from Hazaribagh Lakshmi Devi from Palamu Julie Yadav from Dumka Balwant Singh from Latehar Arvind Singh from Kharsawan Bateshwar Mehta from Hazaribagh Bhaiyya Banke Bihari from Hazaribagh Chitranjan Sahu from Bokaro Colonel Sanjay Singh from Palamu Harsh Ajmera from Hazaribagh Hazari Prasad Sahu from Ranchi Rural Misir Kujur from Gumla Mistry Soren from Pakur Mukesh Kumar Shukla from Pakur Pushp Ranjan from Palamu Rajkumar Singh from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Ramavatar Kerketta from Ranchi Rural Ramdev Hembram from East Singhbhum Rameshwar Oraon from Lohardaga Santosh Paswan from Latehar Shivcharan Mahto from Pakur Shivshankar Badaik from Khunti Shiv Shankar Singh from Jamshedpur Surendra Modi from Hazaribagh Upendra Yadav from Garhwa Umesh Bharti from Chatra Vikas Singh from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Vimal Baitha from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Vinod Singh from Palamu
Jharkhand: Several firecracker shops gutted in blaze, none injured
Bokaro (Jharkhand): Several shops selling firecrackers were gutted in a blaze in Jharkhand's Bokaro district on Thursday evening, police said. However, no casualty has been reported so far, a police officer said. The incident took place near Garga Bridge in the Bokaro Steel City police station area. Bokaro City DSP Alok Ranjan said around 13-14 makeshift shops selling firecrackers have been gutted. He said that the district administration had permitted these shopkeepers to set up firecracker shops temporarily. Ranjan said that the fire has been doused and an investigation is underway to ascertain the reason behind it. The shopkeepers claimed that they faced a huge loss due to the incident. They demanded compensation from the administration against their losses. Bokaro's BJP MLA Biranchi Narayan reached the spot after the incident and said that had the district administration and fire brigade been active, such an incident would not have happened.
Congress Releases Final List For Jharkhand Assembly Polls
The Congress has released its final list of candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, naming Shweta Singh from Bokaro and Ajay Dubey from Dhanbad.
Jharkhand Assembly elections: Congress names Bokaro, Dhanbad candidates
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said that mothers and sisters in Jharkhand are getting the benefit of the Maiya Samman Yojana, and farmers loans have been waived and 200 units of free electricity have been provided.
ONGC May Set Up Mini-LNG Plants Across Five States To Evacuate Gas From Isolated Fields
It has identified two sites at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, one each at Ankleshwar and Cambay in Gujarat, and one in Jharkhand's Bokaro to set up the plants.
NBCC gets Rs 198 cr to supply, install rooftop solar system at SAIL steel plant in Bokaro
New Delhi, Oct 10: State-owned NBCC has bagged a Rs 198 crore contract to supply and install rooftop solar system at SAILs steel plant at Bokaro in Jharkhand. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, NBCC said it has secured a contract from SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant for designing, supplying and installation of rooftop solar system. The value of the work order is Rs 198 crore. On Wednesday, NBCC got a Rs 50 crore contract to construct a sports complex in [] The post NBCC gets Rs 198 cr to supply, install rooftop solar system at SAIL steel plant in Bokaro appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ranchi Diary: Residential schools for labourers children
Congress begins Jan Samvad Abhiyan To counter BJPs Parivartan Yatra, Jharkhand Congress, a part of the ruling coalition (with JMM and RJD), started Jan Samvad Abhiyan on Friday in Ranchi and Bokaro. Partys senior leaders have been entrusted for all the five divisions of the state Kolhan, Santhal Pargana, North Chhotanagpur, South Chhotanagpur and Palamu. The Jan Samvad Abhiyan, which aims to listen to both grievances and suggestions of the common masses, would be held in several phases. In the first phase, 33 assembly constituencies will be covered, wherein senior party leaders will camp in the divisions and hold meeting with general masses. Residential schools for labourers children With an intention to provide free education to the children of labourers, the state government plans to establish labour residential schools in all 24 districts of Jharkhand. The initiative was revealed by CM Hemant Soren recently during the Jharkhand Skill Conclave held in Dhanbad. He said the training programs initiated by the Labour Department have empowered states youth with skills that makes them eligible for jobs in multinational companies. Highlighting his governments efforts, he expressed his dedication to ensure jobs to the skilled youth. Lone NCP legislator joins BJP amid opposition Despite opposition from the BJP cadres, lone NCP legislator from Hussainabad, Kamlesh Singh, joined BJP on Friday. He took party membership in presence of BJPs election co-in-charge Hemant Biswa Sarma at the state party headquarters in Ranchi. There was continuous opposition by local BJP leaders of Hussainabad, from where Kamlesh Singh belongs to, before his joining the party. The seven Mandal presidents had demanded earlier that Kamlesh should not be inducted into the BJP. They alleged that in the last five years, he had sent many BJP workers to jail in Hussainabad assembly constituency by implicating them in false cases. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
SAIL members okay move to undertake material related transactions with JVs
Shareholders of SAIL have passed a resolution to authorise its board to undertake 'material-related party transactions' up to Rs 9,000 crore with NTPC-SAIL Power Company, an exchange filing said Thursday. NTPC-SAIL Power Company is a joint venture between power generation company NTPC and steel maker SAIL. The resolution was passed by the members of the company at its 52 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the national capital. The resolution was passed o authorise the board to carry out the material related party transactions with NTPC-SAIL Power Company for an aggregate value of up to Rs 9,000 crore from April 1, till the AGM to be held in FY26, SAIL said in the filing. Another resolution was passed to authorise the board to carry out material related party transactions with Bokaro Power Supply Company for an aggregate value of up to Rs 4,500 crore from April 1, 2024 till FY26. Bokaro Power Supply Company is a joint venture between DVC and SAIL. The shareholders also passed a ..
Goods train derails near Bokaro; 15 trains diverted
RANCHI: Two wagons of a goods train derailed near Tupkadih station in Jharkhand's Bokaro affecting movement of trains, an official said on Thursday. Fifteen trains have been diverted on the route. Two wagons of a goods trains carrying steel consignment derailed near Tupkadih station in Bokaro district last night at about 9 pm. We have diverted 15 trains including 14 express trains, Sumit Narula, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Adra division of South Eastern Railway, told PTI. The goods train was carrying steel consignment from Bokaro Steel Plant and overturned on the main line between Tupkadih and Bokaro stations. The incident occurred near the northern cabin yard of Tupkadih station and affected train movement on the Bokaro-Gomo section. One of the impacted lines has been rectified while work is underway to restore the other line to ensure smooth traffic, Narula said. Meanwhile, South East Railways in a bulletin said that the train got derailed at TKB yard over point no 102, blocking up and down both lines. The trains which were affected included Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express, Ranchi-Bhagalpur Vananchal Express, Hatia-Patna-Ranchi-Kamakhya, Ranchi-Lokmanya Tilak Express and Ranchi-Dhanbad intercity. Several trains remained stranded causing inconvenience to passengers. Meanwhile, railways has ordered an inquiry into the derailment.
BOKARO: Asserting that Bangladeshi infiltrators are a major concern for Jharkhand, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of not providing land to the BSF for fencing work due to her appeasement politics. Adhikari, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, arrived in Jharkhand earlier in the day to take part in the BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' in Dhanbad district. There are 72 places in West Bengal, where the Mamata Banerjee government did not provide land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to complete fencing along the international boundary with Bangladesh. The Ministry of Home Affairs had urged her to provide land, but she didn't give plots only for vote bank and appeasement politics, Adhikari told reporters in Bokaro. He claimed that the Bangladeshi infiltrators were entering West Bengal through the unfenced areas and their population has risen to 35 per cent in the state. To protect Jharkhand and West Bengal from Bangladeshi infiltrators, a double engine government is required. The infiltrators are posing a big threat to Hindu society and tribals in Jharkhand, Adhikari said. The term 'double engine' is used by BJP leaders to refer to the party being in power at the Centre as well as in a state. J'khand CM terms BJP's proposed women-centric scheme as 'election jumla' Adhikari cautioned that if the INDIA bloc returns to power in Jharkhand, there would be a hreat to nationalism, Hindu culture, tribal and original inhabitants of the state. He claimed that the people of Jharkhand would vote for the BJP for development of the state. There are around 90 lakh Bengali-speaking people in Jharkhand and 90 per cent of them would cast their vote on the BJP's symbol of lotus, he asserted. Later, addressing the 'Parivartan Yatra' in Dhanbad, Adhikari said the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand failed to fulfill its promises made during the 2019 assembly polls. All promises such as providing five lakh jobs, Rs 72,000 to every poor family, Rs 2,000 cooking cost to women remained unfulfilled, the BJP leader claimed. Appealing to people to strengthen the BJP in every booth, he said a new era of development and prosperity can dawn upon Jharkhand if the saffron party is voted to power. With an eye on the assembly elections due later this year, the opposition BJP in Jharkhand has been carrying out 'Parivartan' processions since September 20 to reach out to people and expose the failures of the JMM-led government in the state. People of Bengal will pray for Mamata Banerjee's removal during Durga Puja: BJP leader
Mamata govt not providing land to secure B'desh border, alleges Suvendu
Asserting that Bangladeshi infiltrators are a major concern for Jharkhand, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal which shares a border with the neighbouring country, of not providing land to BSF for fencing work due to her appeasement politics. Adhikari, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, arrived in Jharkhand earlier in the day to take part in the BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' in Dhanbad district. There are 72 places in West Bengal where the Mamata Banerjee government did not provide land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to complete fencing along the international boundary with Bangladesh. The Ministry of Home Affairs had urged Mamata Banerjee to provide land but she didn't give plots only for vote bank and appeasement politics, Adhikari told reporters in Bokaro. He claimed that the Bangladeshi infiltrators were entering West Bengal through the unfenced areas and their population rose to 35 per cent in
Transforming Jharkhand: Central Govt's Development Initiatives Under PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to drive India's infrastructure transformation, recently flagging off three new Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting Jharkhand with major cities across the country. On September 15, PM Modi virtually launched these modern trains from Tatanagar, extending India's semi-high-speed rail network. The newly introduced routesTatanagar-Patna, Deoghar-Varanasi, and Tatanagar-Berhampurwill significantly enhance both intra- and inter-state connectivity. The Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express will complete the journey in approximately seven hours, running six days a week. Additionally, the Deoghar-Varanasi route, connecting two major pilgrimage centers, is expected to boost religious tourism and improve Jharkhand's railway infrastructure. These infrastructure projects reflect the Central Government's dedication to improving Jharkhands connectivity, industry, and overall development. While the state government under Hemant Soren's leadership has faced challenges in fully capitalizing on these advancements, the BJP is positioning itself to spearhead Jharkhands journey toward greater prosperity. Expanding Railway Connectivity The Modi government has been pivotal in enhancing Jharkhands railway network. The introduction of Vande Bharat Express trains on routes such as Ranchi-Patna and Ranchi-Howrah has reduced travel time, facilitating business, education, and personal travel. Key projects like the Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori railway line renovation and electrification have boosted efficiency in both freight and passenger services. Modernizing railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has further positioned Jharkhand as a future logistics and transit hub. Airport Development: Elevating Jharkhands Connectivity The 2022 inauguration of Deoghar Airport was a significant achievement, linking Jharkhand to India's aviation network and supporting religious tourism. Upcoming projects such as Bokaro and Dumka airports are expected to further integrate the state into national and international flight routes, creating jobs and boosting the economy. Sahibganj Multi-Modal Terminal: Strengthening Trade Inaugurated in 2019 under the Jal Marg Vikas Project, the Sahibganj Multi-Modal Terminal has bolstered cargo movement by connecting waterways, rail, and road networks. Situated along the Ganga River, this terminal has made transporting goods between Jharkhand, Varanasi, Haldia, and Nepal more efficient. The expansion of its cargo capacity from 30 lakh to 55 lakh tons underscores the government's long-term vision for Jharkhands role as a strategic hub for trade and exports. Industrial Growth and Economic Development Jharkhand's abundant resources have played a key role in the Central Governments drive for industrial growth. Initiatives like LPG bottling plants in Bokaro and Barhi have boosted local energy production and created job opportunities. The Sindri Nano Urea Plant addresses a crucial gap in the agricultural sector by reducing dependence on urea imports, benefiting farmers in Jharkhand and surrounding regions. The state's integration into major industrial frameworks like the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is set to accelerate industrial development and lower transportation costs, strengthening Jharkhand's economic foundation. Advancements in Education and Healthcare The Modi government's commitment to social development extends to improving education and healthcare in Jharkhand. Programs like Eklavya Model Residential Schools offer quality education to tribal children, helping bridge the gap in educational access in rural areas. PM SHRI Schools have modernized numerous schools, providing students with enhanced infrastructure, smart classrooms, and computer labs. Healthcare access has significantly improved with the establishment of AIIMS Deoghar, providing advanced medical services that previously required travel to distant cities. The Ayushman Bharat Scheme has provided free healthcare to millions, while Jan Aushadhi Kendras offer affordable medicines to the underprivileged. Empowering Tribal Communities Prime Minister Modis government has prioritized the empowerment of tribal communities through dedicated schemes in education, healthcare, and economic development. Projects like the construction of Birsa Munda Smriti Park and the GI tag recognition of Hazaribagh's Sohrai and Khovar art celebrate Jharkhand's rich cultural heritage. Improvements in housing, roads, and infrastructure in tribal areas have further uplifted marginalized populations. A Vision for Jharkhands Future With the BJP positioning itself as a leader for Jharkhand's future, the Central Government's development initiatives provide a clear roadmap for progress. The people of Jharkhand, having experienced the benefits of the Centre's policies, are poised to welcome a new era of growth and self-reliance under the leadership of the BJP. From Varanasi to Agra in 7-hrs: All You Need to Know About New VandeBharat Train PM Modi Flags Off Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: THESE Routes to Cover Key Destinations Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express: Travel in Just 8 Hours Details Here
BJP spreads poison in society in name of religion, love jihad, flood jihad: Hemant Soren
RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday accused the BJP of spreading poison' in society under the pretext of religion, caste, love jihad, and flood jihad. He also claimed that there is a conspiracy underway to undermine the reservations for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The chief minister made these remarks while addressing a government function in Hazaribag, where he transferred the first instalment of Rs 1,000 to the accounts of women beneficiaries under the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (JMMSY) scheme. A total of Rs 139.40 crore was transferred to the accounts of 13.94 lakh beneficiaries of seven districts - Hazaribag, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Giridih, Koderma, Ramgarh and Chatra - on the occasion. Making a scathing attack on the BJP, Soren said, BJP imports leaders from Assam, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, as its leaders here are not able to handle Jharkhand. These leaders are spreading poison in the society in the name of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christianity, forward and backwards. Hitting out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma without taking his name, Soren said, Recently a BJP CM named the flood that his state was facing, as 'flood jihad'. Interestingly, they are now finding Hindu-Muslim, forward, backwards, tribal and Dalit even in water. Wide protest from media bodies against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for targeting scribe's religious identity Sometimes, they say love jihad, Shiksha (education) jihad and now flood jihad. Beware of such people, Soren said. The CM further alleged that a conspiracy is going on to snatch the reservation of tribals and Dalits. A Bharat bandh call was given on Wednesday in protest against this, he said. In a much-planned manner, the government (central) is preparing to usurp the rights of tribal, Dalits, OBCs and minority people in the country, Soren alleged. He further alleged that the previous double-engine government did not do anything for the social security of the people. Jharkhand is one of the backward states. Society security should have been the utmost priority after the formation of the state. But our opposition remained focused on the security of businessmen without paying any attention to social security, he said. He said that his government is committed to the development of the state and claimed that he would take Jharkhand at par with the development of Delhi and Mumbai in his next tenure.
Three Arrested for Abducting, Raping Woman in Jharkhands Bokaro
Balidih police station in-charge Navin Kumar said three persons, aged between 21 and 25 years, have been arrested this connection
Jharkhand government slashes air ambulance charges by nearly half
RANCHI: In a major Cabinet decision, the Jharkhand Government on Wednesday slashed the air ambulance charges by almost 50 per cent. The Jharkhand Cabinet gave its approval for a total of 37 proposals which also includes that of waiving loan of farmers up to Rs 2 lakh. According to Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dedel, the service charges have been cut down so that more and more people could take advantage of this scheme. The Cabinet Okayed the proposal to cut down the air ambulance services being provided by the state government, according to which the service charges have been slashed by nearly 50 per cent from the current rate, said Dadel. Now, the revised charges from Ranchi to New Delhi has been decreased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 3.10 lakh, Ranchi-Mumbai charges has been cut down to Rs 4 from Rs 7 lakh, Rs 8 lakh to Rs 3.30 lakh for Ranchi-Chennai, she added. Similarly, according to the Cabinet Secretary, the service charges have been decreased to Rs 1 lakh from 3 lakh for Ranchi to Kolkata and from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh for Ranchi to Hyderabad. Notably, in a first-of-its-kind initiative to boost medical transport facilities to higher medical centres in emergency-like situations, the Jharkhand government rolled out an air ambulance service on April 28, last year. The ambulance service, equipped with emergency equipment and doctors, is is made available within two hours of booking. One can reschedule the flight with a precondition that it does not affect the bookings of other applicants. Apart from Ranchi, air ambulance services are also made available from Deoghar, Dumka, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamshedpur. In another Cabinet decision, approval was also given to the proposal of doubling the honorarium being paid to the tribal village heads like Manki, Parganait, Munda, Gram Pradhan, Dakuwa, Paranik, Jogmanjhi, Kudam Nayaki, Nayaki, Godait, Mool Raiyat, Rural Diuri (Priest), Padha Raja, Head of Gram Sabha, Ghatwal and Tavedar. Currently, Manki receives Rs 3,000 per month, while Munda and village heads receive Rs 2,000 per month. Other positions, including Dakua, Parganaut, Paranik, Jog Manjhi, Kudam Nayaki, Nayaki, Godait, Mool Rayat, Padha Raja, head of Gram Sabha, Ghatwal, Tavedar, and villagers Diuri (priest), are compensated with a monthly honorarium of Rs 1,000, which has now been doubled. Giving relief the farmers, the Cabinet has also given its approval to waive farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh. As many as 1.91 lakh farmers are expected to get relief through by this decision.
Centre approves eight high-speed road corridors at a cost of Rs 50,655 crore
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday approved eight National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects with a total length of 936 km at a capital cost of Rs 50,655 crore to improve logistics efficiency, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity across the country. The approved projects are the six-lane Agra-Gwalior, four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram, six-lane Tharad-Deesa-Mehsana-Ahmedabad, four-lane Ayodhya Ring Road, the five-lane section between Pathalgaon and Gumla of Raipur-Ranchi, six-lane Kanpur Ring Road, four-lane Northern Guwahati Bypass and widening and improvement of existing Guwahati Bypass and eight-lane elevated Nashik Phata - Khed Corridor near Pune. In a statement, the government said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the development of eight important National High Speed Corridors and implementation of these projects would generate an estimated 4.42 crore mandays of direct and indirect employment. Following the cabinet approval, Modi said it was a transformative boost to Indias infrastructure landscape. The Cabinet's approval of 8 National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects at an expenditure of over Rs. 50,000 crore will have a MULTIPLIER EFFECT on our economic GROWTH and boost EMPLOYMENT opportunities. It also underlines our commitment to a futuristic and connected India, he posted on 'X'. The 88-km-long six-lane Agra Gwalior National High-Speed Corridor will be developed on Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) mode as a fully access-controlled 6-lane corridor at a total capital cost of Rs 4,613 crore. The project will supplement the existing four-lane National Highway to increase the traffic capacity by more than two times in the Agra-Gwalior section of the North South Corridor (Srinagar-Kanyakumari). The corridor will enhance connectivity to key tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and also in Madhya Pradesh like Gwalior Fort. It will reduce the distance between Agra and Gwalior by seven percent and the travel time by 50 percent. 140 crore Indians gave PM Modi a historic mandate. Thanks to them, a government returned to power for a third consecutive term after 60 years... Modi government laid the foundations of growth and infrastructure development in its previous two terms, in continuation of that series today cabinet took major decisions on high-speed corridor development, Vaishnaw said at a press briefing on Cabinet decisions held in the evening. The 231-km Kharagpur-Moregram National High-Speed Corridor will be at a total capital cost of Rs 10,247 crore. It will provide efficient connectivity for traffic between states such as West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh on one end and North-Eastern part of the country on the other. The corridor will enable reduction in travel time from the existing 9-10 hours to 3-5 hours for freight vehicles between Kharagpur and Moregram, thereby reducing logistics cost. Another project approved by the Cabinet on Friday is the 6-lane Tharad-Deesa-Mehsana-Ahmedabad National High-Speed Corridor, which is 214-km long. It aims to provide connectivity between two key National Corridors in the state of Gujarat, viz., Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor and Delhi - Mumbai Expressway, thereby providing seamless connectivity for the freight vehicles originating from industrial regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to the major ports in Maharashtra (JNPT, Mumbai and newly-sanctioned Vadhavan port). The 68-km four-lane access-controlled Ayodhya Ring Road will reduce congestion on National Highways passing through the city thereby enabling fast movement of pilgrims visiting the Rama Mandir. The Ring Road will also provide seamless connectivity to national and international tourists arriving from Lucknow International Airport, Ayodhya Airport and major railway stations in the city. The 137-km 4-lane access-controlled Pathalgaon-Gumla section of the Raipur-Ranchi Corridor is set to enhance connectivity between mining areas in Gumla, Lohardaga, Raigarh, Korba and Dhanbad and industrial and manufacturing zones located in Raipur, Durg, Korba, Bilaspur, Bokaro and Dhanbad. The 47-km 6-lane access-controlled section of Kanpur Ring Road will enable segregation of long-distance traffic on the key National Highways, viz., NH 19 - Golden Quadrilateral, NH 27 - East West Corridor, NH 34 and upcoming Lucknow - Kanpur Expressway and Ganga Expressway from the city-bound traffic, thereby improving logistics efficiency for freight travelling between Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The 121-km Guwahati Ring Road will be developed in three sections; four-lane access-controlled Northern Guwahati Bypass (56 km), widening of the existing 4-lane bypass on NH 27 to 6 lanes (8 km), and improvement of existing bypass on NH 27 (58 km). A major bridge over the Brahmaputra river will also be constructed as a part of the project. The Guwahati Ring Road will provide seamless connectivity to long-distance traffic plying on National Highway 27 (the East West Corridor), which is the gateway to North-East Region of the country. The Ring Road will ease congestion on major National Highways around Guwahati, connecting major cities/ towns in the region -- Siliguri, Silchar, Shillong, Jorhat, Tezpur, Jogigopha and Barpeta. The 30-km 8-lane elevated National High-Speed Corridor from Nashik Phata to Khed near Pune will provide seamless high-speed connectivity for traffic originating from and heading to industrial centers of Chakan, Bhosari on NH-60 between Pune and Nashik. Infrastructure development is the foundation for a country's economic prosperity and is critical for improving the quality of life of its citizens. Every rupee spent on infrastructure development has a multiplier effect of about 2.5-3.0 times on GDP, read the statement. It further stated that realizing the importance of infrastructure in overall economic growth of the country, the Centre has been investing heavily in building world-class road infrastructure in the country over the last ten years.
GAIL Guides For 10-12 MMSCMD Upside In Transmission Volume For FY25-27
The Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda pipeline and the Bokaro-Dhamra pipelines are expected to be completed in FY25, the management said.
Jharkhand: FIR against school teacher for brutal assault on students
RANCHI: In a shocking incident, more than a dozen children from a private school in Ranchi were allegedly beaten by their sports teacher for underperforming in a recent sports tournament. The incident reportedly took place after the Regional Inter-School Tournament held on July 22 and 23 in Bokaro. According to the students, following the tournament, the sports teacher, Ayush Kumar Sinha, took them to a room at Sector IV DAV in Bokaro and assaulted them with a rod and belt. This was done after the teacher covered the CCTV cameras with a cloth, according to the complaint. The tournament, which attracted participants from across the state, including students from DAV Gandhinagar in Ranchi, saw several students returning with disappointing results. Upon their return, the children disclosed the abuse to their parents, who initially approached the school principal. However, no action was taken against the teacher. On Wednesday, the parents lodged a formal complaint with the Gonda Police Station. The complaint detailed that the teacher not only beat the children but also damaged their mobile phones by throwing them on the floor. Furthermore, the teacher allegedly threatened the students with transfer certificates if they revealed the incident to their parents. The complaint also mentioned the teacher frequently went into the toilet, which was filled with a suspicious material, and smoked cigarettes before resuming the assault. The teachers actions have caused serious physical and psychological harm to the children. After failing to get a response from the school principal, we had no choice but to file a complaint with the police, said Manish Kumar, the father of an 11-year-old student from class 6 at DAV Gandhinagar. Gonda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abhay Kumar Sinha confirmed that a Zero FIR has been lodged, as the incident occurred outside their jurisdiction. The matter will be transferred to the concerned police station in Bokaro for further investigation. A Zero FIR allows the police to register a complaint regardless of where the crime occurred, and it will be forwarded to the appropriate jurisdiction for investigation.
