BJP Vows to Implement NRC in Poll-Bound Jharkhand Amid Bangladeshi Infiltrators Row
The BJP has pledged to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if elected, citing concerns over alleged Bangladeshi infiltration impacting the tribal population. As the political battle heats up ahead of the upcoming elections, BJP’s in-charge for Jharkhand assembly elections, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasized that the infiltration has altered the region’s demographics, particularly in the Santhal region.
Chouhan stated, “The BJP’s detailed manifesto will be released soon, but this election is not just about choosing a Chief Minister. It is about protecting our land, our daughters, and our livelihoods.” He highlighted that the tribal population, which once constituted over 44%, has now dwindled to 28%, with the broader population also affected by continuous infiltration.
Chouhan accused the current government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren of facilitating illegal immigration for political gains, saying, “In the greed for vote banks, the Soren government is facilitating this infiltration by issuing Aadhaar cards and enrolling infiltrators in voter lists. This is a serious threat, as these infiltrators take over our lands, marry tribal women, and exploit them. Our daughters are being brutally murdered.”
Reiterating the BJP’s resolve, Chouhan added, “We are committed to implementing the NRC in Jharkhand and ensuring that every infiltrator is identified and expelled from the state.”
Last month, during a visit to Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the BJP “will hang every Bangladeshi infiltrator upside down to give them a lesson” if elected to power in Jharkhand. The issue of Bangladeshi infiltration is expected to be a key talking point as election campaigns intensify in the coming weeks.
