Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren didn’t mince words at a packed JMM gathering in Koderma, labeling the recent Union Budget a ‘slap in the face’ to his state. Addressing supporters in Lokai, he lamented the oversight of Jharkhand’s vital mineral contributions to India’s development.
Home to vast reserves of coal, iron, and other ores, Jharkhand’s exports underpin national infrastructure. Soren posed a stark hypothetical: blocking these resources would derail the country’s economic engine, yet budget allocations mock this sacrifice.
He wove a narrative of historical injustice, from pre-independence tribal revolts filling regional prisons to post-1947 industrial booms excluding locals. Designed poverty ensured a steady labor supply for prosperous states, he charged.
Optimism prevails now, with Soren’s administration showcasing global outreach and youth scholarships. Domestic schemes have solidified public support, as seen in Koderma’s JMM surge.
Urban Minister Sonu lauded pension and women empowerment initiatives, foreseeing Koderma’s revival under Soren. Shalini Gupta, a new recruit, reignited party passion, rejecting external claims on Jharkhand’s identity.
Arriving by chopper, Soren received traditional honors from officials amid robust security. The presence of dignitaries like Janaki Yadav amplified the occasion’s significance. Jharkhand demands its due, Soren concluded, vowing to fight on.