Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday strongly condemned former Jharkhand CM and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren's alleged comments on "Party-appointed tribal leaders Bharatiya Janata" (BJP).
CM Sai referred to Soren's comments as irresponsible and blatantly disrespectful to the "progress and dignity of tribal communities".
"The reality is that the growing popularity of the BJP among tribal communities, scheduled castes, other backward classes, women and youth has left the INDIAN opposition alliance visibly shaken. This fear is prompting them to resort to reckless statements However, the public will not tolerate any comments that degrade the society and will respond appropriately to such insults," the Chief Minister said.
"Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's recent criticism against BJP-appointed tribal leaders is not only baseless but also an insult to tribal and backward communities across India," he said.
CM Sai asserted that the people of Jharkhand are ready to teach a lesson to the ruling party in the upcoming assembly elections.
"The Soren family's history of tarnishing the reputation of the tribal community through their actions is well known and remains a source of public disdain. Their history of corruption, including the recent bribery scandal, remains fresh in the public's memory. ", he claimed. saying.
"Hemant Soren must understand that simply being granted bail does not amount to being exonerated of all crimes. The final judicial verdict is still pending," added CM Sai.
Soren, who is facing investigation in an alleged land scam, was released on bail following a directive from the Jharkhand High Court on June 29 after 149 days in custody since his arrest on January 31, 2024. .
The investigation concerns the alleged generation of substantial income through falsification of official records, involving fake sellers and buyers to acquire large plots of land worth millions of rupees.
The Jharkhand High Court had earlier not ordered any coercive action against ED officials after the agency filed a petition challenging Soren's FIR. Soren had alleged that the ED's searches at his residence were aimed at tarnishing his image and harassing him for being tribal.
The ED had claimed to have recovered Rs 36 lakh in cash and documents related to the investigation, alleging that Soren had acquired 8.5 acres of land through fraudulent means. The investigation revealed that a syndicate, including Revenue Sub-Inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad, was involved in corrupt property acquisitions.
He had resigned as Chief Minister hours before his arrest on January 31, paving the way for leader Champai Soren to take over.
CM Sai referred to Soren's comments as irresponsible and blatantly disrespectful to the "progress and dignity of tribal communities".
"The reality is that the growing popularity of the BJP among tribal communities, scheduled castes, other backward classes, women and youth has left the INDIAN opposition alliance visibly shaken. This fear is prompting them to resort to reckless statements However, the public will not tolerate any comments that degrade the society and will respond appropriately to such insults," the Chief Minister said.
"Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's recent criticism against BJP-appointed tribal leaders is not only baseless but also an insult to tribal and backward communities across India," he said.
CM Sai asserted that the people of Jharkhand are ready to teach a lesson to the ruling party in the upcoming assembly elections.
"The Soren family's history of tarnishing the reputation of the tribal community through their actions is well known and remains a source of public disdain. Their history of corruption, including the recent bribery scandal, remains fresh in the public's memory. ", he claimed. saying.
"Hemant Soren must understand that simply being granted bail does not amount to being exonerated of all crimes. The final judicial verdict is still pending," added CM Sai.
Soren, who is facing investigation in an alleged land scam, was released on bail following a directive from the Jharkhand High Court on June 29 after 149 days in custody since his arrest on January 31, 2024. .
The investigation concerns the alleged generation of substantial income through falsification of official records, involving fake sellers and buyers to acquire large plots of land worth millions of rupees.
The Jharkhand High Court had earlier not ordered any coercive action against ED officials after the agency filed a petition challenging Soren's FIR. Soren had alleged that the ED's searches at his residence were aimed at tarnishing his image and harassing him for being tribal.
The ED had claimed to have recovered Rs 36 lakh in cash and documents related to the investigation, alleging that Soren had acquired 8.5 acres of land through fraudulent means. The investigation revealed that a syndicate, including Revenue Sub-Inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad, was involved in corrupt property acquisitions.
He had resigned as Chief Minister hours before his arrest on January 31, paving the way for leader Champai Soren to take over.
