Tension in Jharkhand: BJP's Protest Against Police Action on Tribals
In Jharkhand, BJP members protested against Chief Minister Hemant Soren by burning his effigy, following alleged police actions against tribals during 'Hul Diwas' celebrations. The police clashed with protesters in Bhognadih, the birthplace of tribal icons Sido and Kanhu Murmu, leading to tensions across the state.
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Tensions escalated in Jharkhand as BJP members staged protests, burning the effigy of Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi. The demonstration was sparked by police actions against tribals during the 'Hul Diwas' commemorations in Sahebganj, where authorities allegedly used tear gas and batons to disperse crowds.
The event, held at Bhognadih, holds significant historical importance as the birthplace of Sido and Kanhu Murmu, prominent figures in the 1855-56 Santhal rebellion against the British. 'Hul Diwas', marking this uprising, witnessed protests after district authorities dismantled a ceremonial stage.
BJP officials accused the government of directing the police violence against tribals and their efforts to honor ancestral rituals. As protests spread throughout Jharkhand, law enforcement arrested two individuals linked to the Bhognadih incident, recovering illegal arms during the detentions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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