‘Bangladesh infiltration…’: Amit Shah roars in Jharkhand, promises strict laws to protect tribal land

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the JMM-led state government for allegedly backing Bengali infiltrators for electoral gains. He promised that if the BJP returns to power in Jharkhand, it will enact strict laws to stop the transfer of tribal lands to illegal immigrants.

Addressing a rally in Dhalbhumgarh in East Singhbhum district, Shah alleged that the Bengali infiltration is “causing a sharp decline in the tribal population in Jharkhand, especially in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan regions,” due to the alleged electoral strategies of the ruling coalition.

“Bangladesh infiltration is causing a sharp decline in tribal population in Jharkhand… the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance is encouraging this for small political gains,” Shah alleged. He also expressed concern over cultural threats, saying: “Our ‘Mati, Beti, Roti’ (land, daughter and livelihood) are under attack. The BJP will not allow this to continue… We will bring in stringent legislation to prevent the transfer of tribal lands to infiltrators. We will also take back the land they occupied and drive them out.”

Shah also accused the JMM of supporting Naxalism while claiming that “the BJP government at the Center has eradicated it.” Promising development if BJP comes to power, he added: “The upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand will be fought to bring about changes in the system to prevent the corrupt JMM from gobbling up funds meant for poor tribals. ”

Shah also outlined the BJP’s commitment to social security, highlighting the party’s plan to ensure 27% reservation for OBCs in Jharkhand without affecting the quota for others. Criticizing the allocation for tribal welfare under previous governments, he stated that the budget during the UPA regime was only Rs 24,000 crore, while the Modi government has increased it to Rs 1.24 lakh crore.

The BJP’s master strategist concluded by announcing that the BJP, if elected, would procure 51 types of forest produce at minimum support price (MSP) and buy paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal with payment guarantees within 48 hours. He urged voters to support BJP candidates in the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled in two phases on November 13 and 20, with counting of votes on November 23.