Jharkhand school timings changed due to heat wave; Met issues alerts

RANCHI: As a heat wave grips Jharkhand, the state government has issued a notification making changes in the timetable of all categories of government, non-government aided/non-aided (including minority) and private schools. Now, the timetable for nursery to class VIII will be from 7 am to 11:30 am and for classes 9 to 12 will be from 7 am to 12 noon. Keeping in view the increasing impact of heat wave in the state, classes from KG to Class 8 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and classes from Class 9 to Class 12 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon in all categories of government, non-government aided / non-aided (including minority) and all private schools operating in the state, till further orders, stated notification issued by School Education and Literacy Department. Meanwhile, a heatwave has swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. According to Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand, the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. A heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region, he said. Anand further added that Daltonganj registered the highest temperature at a maximum of 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital, Ranchi, recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand informed that no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner has also issued instructions regarding the timetable of schools. In a press communique issued by the District Public Relations Office, it has been said that keeping in view the increasing effect of heat, changes in the timetable of schools have been made as per the directions issued by the School Education and Literacy Dpartement. This order will be effective from April 26, 2025.

Heatwave sweeps parts of Jharkhand, Daltonganj hottest at 43 degrees C

RANCHI: Heatwave swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius, an official said on Thursday. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. He said a heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region. The Santhal Pargana region is also facing a high maximum temperature, he said. Daltonganj registered the state's highest maximum temperature at 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal, on Wednesday. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital Ranchi recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand said no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said.

Two inter-state robbers arrested from Bihar in Mayurbhanj bank heist, Rs 15 lakh seized

BARIPADA: Mayurbhanj police arrested two inter-state robbers from Bihar in connection with a recent bank robbery in Bahalda and seized over `15 lakh in cash from their possession on Tuesday. The accused were identified as Rajeev Ranjan (52) of Sahidpur under Barh police limits in Patna and Pramod Bind of Shahobinda village under Ghasi police limits of Bihars Jahanabad. Addressing the press, SP Varun Guntupalli said the arrests were made following an investigation into a bank robbery that took place on February 20 at SBIs Bahalda branch. According to the police, five armed robbers, wearing helmets and masks, stormed the bank and looted `20 lakh at gunpoint. Initial probe revealed the robbers had escaped to Jharkhand via Badanarayani village under Tiring police limits. A knife and a pair of black goggles, believed to belong to the robbers, were recovered from the roadside near Badanarayani. During the investigation, CCTV footage from a separate robbery case at Manappuram Finance in Baripada, reported on December 27, 2023, was reviewed. It helped the police identify similarities and narrow down on the suspects. Further inquiry revealed both Rajeev and Pramod had recently been released from a jail in Jharkands Jamshedpur. Their photographs were shown to Badanarayani locals, who confirmed their presence during the February robbery. With assistance of the Patnas special task force, Rajeev and Pramod were arrested. While 12 cases have been registered against Rajeev, Pramod is an accused in two cases, the SP said.

Two police personnel killed, one injured after sand-laden Hyva truck rams into PCR van in Cuttack

CUTTACK: Two police personnel were killed and a home guard sustained critical injuries after a speeding sand-laden Hyva truck rammed into a Police Control Room (PCR) van on the Mahanadi embankment road near Gatiroutpatana under the CRRI police limit on April 22. The deceased have been identified as Jagannath Mahali (40) of Kishan Nagar locality and Lokanath Sabar (38) of Gunupur in Rayagada district. Mahali was reportedly driving the PCR van. Deceased individual Sabar is a member of the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAPF). Home guard Pabitra Mohan Sethi (45) of Chhatia in Jajpur district was seriously injured in the mishap. He was rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital. His condition is stated to be critical. The tragic incident occurred when the PCR van of the CRRI police station was conducting routine patrolling at around 4.45 am. Sources said the speeding sand-laden Hyva truck hit a stationary PRC van, which fell from 30 feet height in the road behind the Hanuman temple. After hitting the PCR van, the sand-laden truck lost balance, skidded off the road. On being informed, a team of police personnel rushed to the spot and initiated a rescue operation. A JCB machine was engaged to remove the sand from the Hyva truck. Later, with the help of another rescue vehicle, the Hyva truck was lifted. The fire service personnel were pressed into service, and the bodies of the deceased were recovered. The injured home guard was rescued with the help of a gas cutter from the badly mangled PCR van. The driver of the Hyva truck, Singhu Soren of Sansoi Road in Jamshedpur has been detained. He is being interrogated in connection with the incident, said a senior police officer.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to lead Europe tour from April 18 to attract FDI; promote green tech

RANCHI: The delegation, which is scheduled to travel to Europe under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has been given political clearance from the Central Government and will be leaving from Ranchi for Sweden and Spain on April 18. According to officials in the Industry Department, entrepreneurs from both countries would be invited for industrial investment in Jharkhand. The tour aims to attract investors through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), while promoting technology in the sectors of mining, steel, and electric vehicles, as well as identifying partnerships in green technology. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren along with the Chief Secretary and secretaries of some selected departments, will be on a visit to Europe from April 19 to 27. The delegation is also expected to explore investment opportunities for industrial areas in Adityapur, Bokaro, and Santhal Pargana, in addition to learning best practices in mine reclamation and clean energy initiatives. These efforts aim to present attractive prospects to European investors. Officials said that Jharkhand has a range of mineral reserves; Jamshedpur has a lot of potential in the field of the automobile industry and food processing. Entrepreneurs will also be attracted to invest in the field of EV, wind and solar energy, they said. Government sources said that the objective of the tour is to attract investment in the state, exploring possibilities related to green energy, smart cities, technology and industrial development, besides learning from innovation, skill development and infrastructure of both countries. The itinerary covers visits to Madrid, Barcelona, and Gothenburg, and includes structured one-on-one meetings with prospective investors and business leaders. According to officials, the high-level delegation headed by CM Soren will reach Madrid on April 19 and will have one-on-one meeting with representatives of major companies on April 21. The delegation will also visit the National Renewable Energy Centre, where research is being done on solar energy, they said. Later, on April 22, the delegation will meet representatives of companies from the mining sector and the steel sector in Madrid. Then on April 23, the delegation will meet representatives of the Agriculture Ministry in Barcelona. On April 25, a meeting will be held with companies working on clean energy at in Gothenburg, Sweden. On 26 April, a one-to-one meeting will be held with entrepreneurs, and the CM will return with the delegation on April 27. Rs 3.5 crore plus GST will be allocated to an event management company based in Pune to organise the tour successfully. An additional Rs 25 lakh will be spent on incidental, daily and other miscellaneous expenses. In total, Rs 3.75 crore plus GST will be spent on the tour. Earlier in 2017, the then Chief Minister Raghubar Das visited Japan and the Czech Republic along with a high-level delegation to woo investors. During the visit, Das and his team participated in a three-day engineering fair in the Czech Republic. In Japan, the delegation held road shows at Tokyo and Osaka.

CM Hemant Soren replaces Shibu Soren as JMM President

RANCHI: Chief Minister Hemant Soren replaced Shibu Soren as JMM President. The decision was taken at the 13th convention of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) being held in Ranchi on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a new post Founding Patron has been created by amending the partys constitution for Shibu Soren. The party also abolished the post of Executive Presidenta role previously held by Hemant Soren. In place of the executive president, a new post of Founding Patron has been created for Shibu Soren. Hemant Soren was given the responsibility of executive president during the Jamshedpur convention in 2015 and held it for almost 10 years. Under his leadership, the party won two Assembly elections. Earlier, Nalin Soren proposed the name of Shibu Soren for the newly created post of founder patron of JMM, seconded by Stephen Marandi, which was approved unanimously by the party leaders and workers. After this, Shibu Soren was officially elected as the founder patron of the party. Later, Hemant Soren's name was proposed as the president of JMM. Shibu Soren announced the name of Hemant Soren as the central president of JMM. With this, JMM is ushering in a new era under the leadership of Hemant Soren. Formed in 1972, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha began as a tribal rights movement under the leadership of Shibu Soren. Originally a grassroots platform advocating for the creation of a separate tribal state, the party was instrumental in the formation of Jharkhand in 2000 after decades of struggle and sacrifice. Now, with assembly elections round the corners in the neighbouring states, the JMM appears ready to broaden its reach and redefine its identity on the national stage. After the formation of JMM in 1972, Vinod Bihari Mahto was made the first president of JMM, holding the post till 1984. Later in 1984, when the political circumstances changed, Shibu Soren appointed Nirmal Mahto as the president of JMM. Later, Shibu Soren was given the responsibility and had been serving as the party president since 1987, playing a key role in shaping the direction of the party. Shibu Soren remained party president for about 38 long years. JMM, under Shibu Sorens leadership, intensified the movement for a separate state, giving voice to the aspirations of the people of Jharkhand. The partys symbol, bow and arrow, became a powerful emblem of identity, pride, and rights for the people of the region. From forests and hills to fields, villages, towns, and cities, the party expanded its reach. Starting in the 1980s, JMM also made its mark in electoral politics and gradually gained a foothold in the parliamentary system. According to party leaders, in his new role as Founding Patron, Shibu Soren will continue to guide the party as a mentor.

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In a 1st, tiger wandered off from Palamu Tiger Reserve, to be brought back to mother territory

RANCHI: For the first time in Jharkhand, the tiger which had vacated its haunt in the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) and wandered off into the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand and West Bengals Purulia a few months back will be brought back to its native territory. According to PTR officials, a proposal for the same has already been prepared and sent to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). After getting the permission, the tiger will be tranquilised and brought back to PTR area. A team from the Wildife Institute in Delhi will also be present during the relocation. Notably, after wandering off from PTR, the tiger has terrorising villagers in Jamshedpur and Purulia areas of Jharkhand and Bengal respectively, hunting cattle to satisfy its hunger. Since, this tiger has been roaming around the borders of Jharkhand and West Bengal for the last two months, we have sought advice from our headquarters in Ranchi, which has been forwarded to the Govt of India, said PTR deputy director Prajesh Kant Jena. Ellaborating on the procedure, the officer said the animal is tranquilised before it is relocated to its native haunt. Jena said, though it is a common procedure to bring back strayed wild animals, it will be done for the first time in Jharkhand, provided they get the proposal approved from the Union government. The tiger, trapped in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is reportedly starving, sparking fear among residents in 86 surrounding villages. The situation is further complicated due to the regions hilly terrain and dense human population. The tiger, being unfamiliar with the area, is finding it difficult to navigate through the forest. There are concerns that prolonged isolation and lack of food could cause the tiger to fall into depression and the forest department is taking measures to ensure its well-being.

Kumbh Mela crowd: A day after Delhi stampede, five women faint at Ranchi railway station

RANCHI: A day after the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, chaos ensued at Ranchi railway station on Sunday as a huge crowd of passengers gathered to board trains bound for UP and Delhi. According to the eyewitnesses, when 12817 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express reached Ranchi station, it was already full of passengers. Ticketless passengers had boarded the train and locked the doors from inside. Those who were waiting to travel in the train with tickets were seen pleading with them to open the doors. The RPF jawans tried to enter the bogies but did not succeed. Although some passengers with genuine tickets managed to enter some bogies, more than 60 passengers could not catch the train. A group of 18 women did not board the train due to fear of suffocation. Meanwhile, five women in the group fainted due to suffocation in the crowd. Others in the group separated them from the crowd and took them to a safe place. Many passengers boarded the train but their family members were left behind at the station. According to senior railway officials, proper monitoring is being done and RPF have been deputed at all railway stations. The commercial department has been asked to issue tickets as per the capacity of the trains. Referring to the rush at Ranchi railway station, they said that due to Sunday many devotees were travelling Kumbh, due to which there was a rush but it was under control. Ranchi Railway Division DRM Jasmit Singh Bindra said that there is a lot of crowd in the trains due to Kumbh. Due to the excessive crowd in the Swarn Jayanti train, some passengers missed the train, whose tickets will be refunded. According to DRM, they have written to the South-East Railway Headquarters and sought permission to run the Kumbh Special train on 19 February. Instructions have been given to the RPF Commandant to provide convenience to the passengers at the station, he said. New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle Meanwhile, following the tragic stampede at New Delhi railway Station on Saturday, Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta has called a meeting with senior police and railway officials to discuss the safety measures to control and safeguard the crowd. According to sources in the police headquarters, the meeting was convened on Monday evening through video conferencing with the SSPs of Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad. Preparations for security arrangements at major railway stations was discussed during the meeting keeping in mind the increasing number of passengers during the Kumbh Mela. The officials further added that the deployment of officers for comprehensive ticket checking, crowd management and measures to work together with railway officials and RPF to avoid stampede was also reviewed during the meeting. 'Confusing announcements triggered stampede': Delhi police say after initial probe

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RANCHI: Following the tragic stampede at New Delhi railway Station on Saturday, Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta has called a meeting with senior police and railway officials to discuss the safety measures to control and safeguard the crowd. According to sources in the police headquarters, the meeting will be conducted at 4 pm on Monday through video conferencing with the SSPs of Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad. ADG (Rail), all zonal IGs, DIGs, SSPs and SPs of Ranchi, Dhanbad, Palamu, Bokaro, Garhwa, Koderma, Ramgarh, Jamshedpur, Chaibasa districts, will also be present in this meeting, informed a senior police official. Preparations for security arrangements at major railway stations will be discussed during the meeting keeping in mind the increasing number of passengers during the Kumbh Mela, he added. The officials further added that the deployment of officers for comprehensive ticket checking, crowd management and measures to work together with railway officials and RPF to avoid stampede will also be reviewed during the meeting. Chaos ensued at Ranchgi railway station on Sunday as a huge crowd of passengers gathered to board trains bound for UP and Delhi. According to the eyewitnesses, when 12817 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express reached Ranchi station, it was already full of passengers. Ticketless passengers board the train and had closed the gate from inside. Those who were waiting to travel in the train with tickets were seen pleading with them to open the gate. The RPF jawans tried to enter the bogies but did not succeed. Although some passengers with genuine tickets managed to enter some bogies, more than 60 passengers could not catch the train. Ticketless passengers had occupied everything from seats to toilets and the gates of the train. A group of 18 women did not board the train due to fear of suffocation. Meanwhile, five women in the group fainted due to suffocation in the crowd. Others in the group separated them from the crowd and took them to a safe place. Many passengers boarded the train but their family members were left behind at the station. According to senior railway officials, proper monitoring is being done and RPF have been deputed at all railway stations. The commercial department has been asked to issue tickets as per the capacity of the trains. Referring to the rush at Ranchi railway station, they said that due to Sunday many devotees were travelling Kumbh, due to which there was a rush but it was under control. Ranchi Railway Division DRM Jasmit Singh Bindra said that there is a lot of crowd in the trains due to Kumbh. Due to the excessive crowd in the Swarn Jayanti train, some passengers missed the train, whose tickets will be refunded. According to DRM, they have written to the South-East Railway Headquarters and sought permission to run the Kumbh Special train on 19 February. Instructions have been given to the RPF Commandant to provide convenience to the passengers at the station, he said.

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Vande Bharats 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite

RANCHI: Ritika Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. According to 27-year-old Tirkey, she had never thought in her wildest dreams that the President would ever invite her as a loco pilot. When she received an e-mail, she thought it to be fake, but a formal invitation from the Rashtrapti Bhawan left her dumbfounded. The invite was delivered to Ritikas residence at Jugsalai in Jamshedpur by the postman under the supervision of Assistant Postal Superintendent (West) Parikshit Seth. Initially, when I received the e-mail, I thought it to be fake, but when a team from the Post Office knocked on my door, it overwhelmed me, said Tirkey. It is an honour that a tribal girl from a simple family has got this unique opportunity, she added. This honour comes as recognition of her outstanding achievements in a male-dominated field, where she has broken barriers to carve a path for women in the Indian Railways. The Rashtrapati Bhawan has invited me as a woman achiever and I believe that every woman should be independent. I think women have been working in almost every field, and where they have not, will reach very soon, said Tirkey. No work is small in this world; the only pre-condition is that it should be done with complete dedication, and then success is bound to follow, she added. According to Tirkey, her first achievement was being the co-pilot when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat train on September 15, 2024, and now, attending the Presidents At Home Reception, would be her second achievement. Ritika, who works as the assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express operating between Tatanagar and Patna, is not only the first tribal woman to take on this prestigious role but also a source of immense pride for her family and the women across the state. Hailing from a humble family in Jharkhand, Tirkey completed her schooling in Ranchi before pursuing a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Mesra. Her father is a retired forest guard. Tirkeys career with the railways started in Chandrapura, Bokaro, under the Dhanbad Rail Division, before being transferred to Tatanagar in 2021. It was there that she received her promotion, propelling her to new heights in her career. She quickly advanced, operating freight trains and passenger services, before being promoted to Assistant Loco Pilot. Her promotion in 2024 enabled her to participate in the operation of the Vande Bharat Express, where she now serves as a vital crew member. The Vande Bharat Express, a state-of-the-art train, is one of Prime Minister Narendra Modis dream projects. Ritikas journey with the Indian Railways began in 2019 when she joined as a shunter in the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway.

Ranchi Diary | Four zoo safaris across wildlife sanctuaries

The Jharkhand government has planned to develop four zoo safaris across major wildlife sanctuaries to promote eco-tourism and wildlife experiences. The initiative aims to enhance eco-tourism and provide tourists with a unique opportunity to experience wildlife in their natural habitats. According to officials, Jharkhand Eco-Tourism Authority (JETA) will be revived and given the responsibility to manage all safari operations. The proposed locations for these safaris are Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Latehar, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary and Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Another tiger on the prowl in Palamu reserve A tiger roaming in Garhwa for 20 days has reportedly changed its location and entered Latehar, a part of the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). Investigations indicate that the tiger is an adult and is hunting for food. In 20 days, it has killed more than half a dozen cattle in Garhwa. Officials believe that this is a seventh tiger in PTR, but it will be cleared only after the examination of the scat and pug marks by the Wildlife Institute. Notably, the movements of five tigers and one tigress have been recorded in PTR. They have been frequently changing their locations and roaming across the area. RIMS to install 1,100 CCTV cameras After the rape incident in Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi on January 15, authorities at the largest government hospital of the State have decided to take some strong measures for safety and security of patients, attendants, medical and non-medical staff working in the hospital. It has decided to install 1,100 CCTV cameras in the hospital premises so that each and every activity inside the hospital premises could be monitored. Notably, a Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) constable was taken into custody in Ranchi for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman who had come to the RIMS to seek treatment for a relative. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com

35-year-old man chased on motorcycle, shot dead in Jamshedpur

JAMSHEDPUR: A 35-year-old man was shot dead in Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, police said on Monday. The incident happened on Sunday night on Gurudwara Road in the Mango police station area, they said. Santosh Singh was near his residence when shots were fired at him by armed men who came to the spot on a motorcycle. He managed to run and entered a nearby house but the gunmen chased him on the motorcycle and shot him, police said. With three gunshot wounds, Singh was taken to the MGM Hospital where doctors declared that he was brought dead. Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Shibashish along with DSP Bhola Prasad visited the spot in the night. Prasad said the CCTV footage of the area was being examined to identify the perpetrators. He said old enmity is suspected to be the reason for the murder, and an investigation was underway to ascertain it. Singh and his brother had been in jail in a murder case, the officer said.

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Political heat grows in Jharkhand as JMM's Dulal Bhuiyan eyes BJP switch after Raghubar Das return

RANCHI: The political landscape in Jharkhand has started to heat up following the return of Raghubar Das to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After the recent induction of senior leader Champai Soren into the BJP, another veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, former minister and three-time MLA Dulal Bhuiyan, is reportedly on the verge of joining the party. According to BJP sources, Bhuiyan has been in regular contact with Das and is expected to join the party within a day or two. People close to Bhuiyan have revealed his growing dissatisfaction with the JMM, claiming that the party no longer respects its senior leaders. Senior leaders were given respect till the command of the party was in the hands of Shibu Soren, but since he is not active these days due to his ill health, party workers and senior leaders are being ignored by his successors, they said. Bhuiyan himself admitted that he is in talks with Das and will make his decision based on guidance from him. Raghubar Das has been an old political friend of mine, and we have prior experience of working together, Bhuiyan stated. He added that, given the new political equations in Jharkhand, he is prepared to join the BJP along with his team. Bhuiyans son, Viplav Bhuiyan, is also likely to join the BJP. Notably, Viplav contested the Jugsalai Assembly seat in Jamshedpur as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the JMM, but he lost. JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandy, commenting on the matter, said, Bhuiyan has to take a call on his next move. But, if he has any grievances, he should put them at the right forum. Meanwhile, Raghubar Das has returned to action, making statements aimed at energising the BJP cadre. There is speculation that Das might either replace Babulal Marandi as the state president or be given another senior role, given his credentials as a cadre-based leader. Das, who joined the Jan Sangh as an ordinary cadre in the 1970s, is widely regarded as an ideologically committed politician. Das became the first non-tribal chief minister of Jharkhand, completing a full five-year term due to his strong connections within the party cadre and his dedication. The BJPs decision to appoint him as Odishas governor was seen as a move to strengthen Marandis influence in Jharkhand. However, Marandis leadership has not yielded results, with the BJP failing to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. The BJP is now under pressure to consolidate support among Jharkhands 74 per cent non-tribal population, especially given that the states tribal population, comprising 26 per cent, largely supports the JMM-led coalition. The recent defections of influential JMM leaders like Champai Soren and the potential inclusion of Bhuiyan are part of a larger BJP strategy to solidify its position in the state. Champai Sorens switch to the BJP has already created significant ripples, and Dulal Bhuiyans likely defection is expected to further bolster the partys foothold in Jharkhand.

Raghubar Das returns, Jharkhand politics heats up: JMM Dulal Bhuiyan likely to join BJP

RANCHI: The political landscape in Jharkhand has started to heat up following the return of Raghubar Das to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After the recent induction of senior leader Champai Soren into the BJP, another veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, former minister and three-time MLA Dulal Bhuiyan, is reportedly on the verge of joining the party. According to BJP sources, Bhuiyan has been in regular contact with Das and is expected to join the party within a day or two. People close to Bhuiyan have revealed his growing dissatisfaction with the JMM, claiming that the party no longer respects its senior leaders. Senior leaders were given respect till the command of the party was in the hands of Shibu Soren, but since he is not active these days due to his ill health, party workers and senior leaders are being ignored by his successors, they said. Bhuiyan himself admitted that he is in talks with Das and will make his decision based on guidance from him. Raghubar Das has been an old political friend of mine, and we have prior experience of working together, Bhuiyan stated. He added that, given the new political equations in Jharkhand, he is prepared to join the BJP along with his team. Bhuiyans son, Viplav Bhuiyan, is also likely to join the BJP. Notably, Viplav contested the Jugsalai Assembly seat in Jamshedpur as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the JMM, but he lost. JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandy, commenting on the matter, said, Bhuiyan has to take a call on his next move. But, if he has any grievances, he should put them at the right forum. Meanwhile, Raghubar Das has returned to action, making statements aimed at energising the BJP cadre. There is speculation that Das might either replace Babulal Marandi as the state president or be given another senior role, given his credentials as a cadre-based leader. Das, who joined the Jan Sangh as an ordinary cadre in the 1970s, is widely regarded as an ideologically committed politician. Das became the first non-tribal chief minister of Jharkhand, completing a full five-year term due to his strong connections within the party cadre and his dedication. The BJPs decision to appoint him as Odishas governor was seen as a move to strengthen Marandis influence in Jharkhand. However, Marandis leadership has not yielded results, with the BJP failing to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. The BJP is now under pressure to consolidate support among Jharkhands 74 per cent non-tribal population, especially given that the states tribal population, comprising 26 per cent, largely supports the JMM-led coalition. The recent defections of influential JMM leaders like Champai Soren and the potential inclusion of Bhuiyan are part of a larger BJP strategy to solidify its position in the state. Champai Sorens switch to the BJP has already created significant ripples, and Dulal Bhuiyans likely defection is expected to further bolster the partys foothold in Jharkhand.

Army bikers embark on 13-day Dare2 Ayodhya rally

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Will come back soon: Former Odisha Governor Raghubar Das after rejoining BJP

RANCHI: Former Odisha Governor Raghuar Das on Friday started his second innings with BJP by formally rejoining the party in the presence of top party leaders at the state BJP headquarters in Ranchi. State BJP President Babulal administered party membership to Das. After coming back to the BJP fold, it feels like being in the lap of the mother, he said. Addressing the gathering after joining the party, Das vowed to come back soon into power. We could not get the expected results in the recent Assembly elections in Jharkhand, but we need not be desperate of disappointed, we will have to fight back, we will to struggle and win back once again, and we will come back soon, said Das. This day is historical day for me as I am taking BJPs members for the second time after 1980, he added. Das warned the JMM-led government that the party will wait for six months and keep a watch on whether the government has fulfilled the promises made to the people or not. If they fail to fulfill their promises, the party will consider it an insult to the mandate and will launch a movement on the streets in order to establish a strong government in the state, he said. Notably, Das was appointed the Governor of Odisha on 18 October 2023. He started his political career in Jamshedpur and was elected the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand, who completed five years tenure from 2014 to 2019. Das was also the first non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand. In the 2019 Assembly polls, Raghubar Das lost to rebel MLA Saryu Roy, who rebelled against the BJP. The BJPs decision to appoint Das as Odishas governor was seen as a move to grant Babulal Marandi greater influence in Jharkhand. Marandi, who merged his party (the JVM) with the BJP in 2020, was unable to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. In light of the BJPs recent underperformance in the assembly elections, there is growing pressure within the party to focus on consolidating support from Jharkhands 74% non-tribal population. The tribal population, which constitutes 26% of the state, largely supported the JMM-led coalition. It was being expected since long that he will return to active politics after resigning from the post of Odisha Governor. Earlier on September 11, Das had changed the colour of the profile picture of Odisha Governor Raghunar Das on X and Facebook, sparking speculations over his return to Jharkhand politics once again. Interestingly, Das changed the frame of his profile picture on social media platforms to green and saffron for some time, but as soon as it went made viral on social media, it was replaced immediately with the earlier photograph. It was also believed in the political circles that Das might contest from his old seat Jamshedpur East in the recently held Assembly elections, but due to some unknown reasons the idea was postponed and his daughter-in-law was fielded from there.

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Raghubar Das resigns as Odisha Governor; set to rejoin active politics

RANCHI: In an expected move, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das finally resigned from his post on Tuesday sparking. It was being expected since long that he will return to active politics after resigning from the post of Odisha Governor. Earlier on September 11, Das had changed colour of the profile picture of Odisha Governor Raghunar Das on X and Facebook, sparking speculations over his return to Jharkhand politics once again. Interestingly, Das changed the frame of his profile picture on social media platforms to green and saffron for some time, but as soon as it went viral on social media, it was replaced with the earlier photograph. It was largely believed in the political circles that Das might contest from his old seat Jamshedpur East in the recently held Assembly elections, but to some unknown reasons the idea was postponed and his daughter-in-law was fielded from there. According to the press communiqu from Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President of India has officially accepted Raghubar Das resignation. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati , the current Governor of Mizoram, has been appointed as his successor in Odisha. Sources close to Das claimed that holding a gubernatorial position did not align with Das political career. He expressed his desire to quit from the post and return to active politics, they said. However, it still remains unclear about the role he will be given by the BJP leadership. There are speculations that he might return to Jharkhand BJP to rejuvenate the state unit, which has been struggling since its humiliating defeat in the assembly elections. Raghubar Das was appointed Governor of Odisha on October 18, 2023, after the BJPs loss in the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections. That defeat was largely attributed to discontent among tribal voters, reportedly caused by the Das-led governments move to amend the CNT/SPT Acts. The BJPs move to send Das to Odisha was seen as an effort to give Babulal Marandi a free hand in Jharkhand after Marandi merged his party, the JVM, with the BJP in 2020. Despite these efforts, Marandi was unable to reclaim power from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. Following the BJPs poor performance in the recent assembly elections, there is a growing demand within sections of the party to consolidate support among the 74% of non-tribal voters in Jharkhand. Tribals, who make up 26% of the states population, largely backed the JMM-led coalition in the elections.