Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India]Aug 27 (ANI): Amid the political crisis in Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-Congress government on Saturday shifted the UPA MLAs to Jharkhand’s Khunti district to escape the poaching of the BJP.
The bus carrying Jharkhand MLAs was shifted from state Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence to Latratu dam in Khunti district, while heavy police force was also deployed in the area.
“All ministers and MLAs are together. We will go to other places too, don’t know where to go next. Many things are in motion right now,” Minister Satyanand Bhokta said while addressing the media persons.
Two Volvo buses carrying MLAs of the ruling JMM-led alliance were seen leaving the chief minister’s residence this afternoon after a meeting of UPA legislators, amid speculations about his possible disqualification as an MLA in the state assembly here. for violating election norms. By extending yourself a mining lease.
Meanwhile, a meeting of in-charge Avinash Pandey is being held this evening under the chairmanship of Jharkhand Congress Legislature Party.
In the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, the ruling coalition has 30 MLAs from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), 18 MLAs from the Congress and one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Earlier on Saturday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren had called a meeting of members of the state’s ruling UPA alliance, amid speculations about his possible disqualification as an MLA in the state assembly, allegedly by extending the mining lease himself. for violating electoral norms. This was the third meeting in two days. Several MLAs were seen arriving for the meeting with luggage in tow.
There is speculation that the MLAs will be taken to Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh. Before the meeting at Soren’s residence, Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur said that all the MLAs have been asked to come prepared.
“I have no idea about it. MLAs are bringing luggage for the meeting as they have been asked to be ready. If MLAs are asked to shift somewhere, we will let you know.
The Congress had blamed the BJP for polluting the politics in the state. “Jharkhand’s politics is different… BJP is trying to pollute the politics here. If the Election Commission sends the report in a sealed cover, it leaks before it can be opened. Jharkhand Congress working president Bandhu Tirkey told ANI, “The recent decisions of the coalition government will affect their (BJP’s) base in tribal areas.
Taking a jibe at the meeting led by Soren, BJP leader Nishikant Dubey said, “Even after the accident, only 33 MLAs could gather in Ranchi.
Meanwhile, this morning Soren tweeted that he belongs to the tribal community and is unaffected by the ongoing slugfest.
“This is a tribal son. His tips have never stopped our paths, and neither have we ever been intimidated. Our ancestors have long removed the feeling of fear from us. Fear has no place in the DNA of us tribals,” the Jharkhand CM tweeted.
Today’s meeting of legislators came a day after CM Soren denied receiving any communication from the Election Commission or Governor Ramesh Bais on the Election Commission’s statement “recommending his disqualification as an MLA”.
The Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement on Thursday after several media reports speculated that the Election Commission has sent a report to the governor about Soren’s disqualification.
Soren has alleged that the BJP, the main opposition party in Jharkhand, along with its 25 MLAs, prepared the report of the Election Commission to topple the Jharkhand government.
BJP MP from Godda, Jharkhand Nishikant Dubey tweeted that a letter from the Election Commission has reached the Raj Bhavan, after which the pace of events accelerated.
The BJP sought the disqualification of Soren as an MLA, alleging that he had allotted himself a mining lease in 2021 while holding the portfolio of mining minister.
In February this year, the BJP submitted a memorandum to the governor seeking disqualification of Soren from the House under Section 9(a) of the Representation of the People Act.
The Governor had referred the BJP’s complaint to the Election Commission and the Election Commission issued a notice to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader in May. (ANI)
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