Uniform Civil Code Won't Be Allowed in Jharkhand, Says CM Hemant Soren

Ranchi: Shorty after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday anunced that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in Jharkhand , Chief Minister Hemant Soren hit back saying neir UCC r National Register of Citizens (NRC) would be allowed in state.

Soren emphasised that Jharkhand would here only to Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) and Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Acts to protect tribal culture, land, and rights.

Soren Defends Tribal Rights Amid BJP 's Proposal

"Neir UCC r NRC will be implemented here. Jharkhand will rely solely on Chotanagpur Tenancy and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Acts. se people ( BJP) are spewing vem and do t care about tribals, natives, Dalits, or backward communities," Soren said at a rally in Garhwa.

Amit Shah Responds to Soren’s Claims

Soren's reaction followed Shah's remarks while releasing BJP's manifesto, in which he said, "Our government will introduce UCC in Jharkhand, but tribals will be kept out of its ambit. Hemant Soren and JMM government are making false propaganda that UCC will impact tribal rights, culture, and relevant legislation, which is totally baseless." Shah asserted that although UCC would be implemented, it would be ensured that tribal rights were t affected.

Soren Criticizes BJP's Governance and Security Concerns

Soren also launched a scathing attack on Shah's remarks that JMM-led coalition was fuelling Naxalism, stating that election being held in two phases was testimony that Naxalism h been curbed, unlike in past when elections were conducted in five phases.

He compared BJP to a "drying tree" and vowed to uproot it, alleging that party aimed to displace local residents for mineral wealth. Soren accused BJP of undermining his government, pointing out, " Centre is yet to clear Rs 1.36 lakh-crore in coal dues to state for mining by coal companies." 

Questioning Border Security and Political Motives

Questioning Centre's stance on Bangleshi infiltration, Soren asked why former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Banglesh was allowed to land in India while government raised concerns about security. "What internal agreements permit this? responsibility for border security lies with Government of India," he asserted.

Promising Welfare Initiatives for All Communities

Soren defended his government's welfare initiatives, specifically Mainya Samman Yojana, asserting it is designed to support all communities regardless of religion.

"In coming five years, we will work to send Rs 1 lakh to every woman," he promised.

He alleged that elections were scheduled before time due to BJP's fear. "se people did t let our tenure complete; one month was left. y anunced elections a month earlier." Elections to 81-member assembly will take place in two phases on vember 13 and 20, with votes to be counted on vember 23.

(With PTI inputs)