Himanta Biswa Sarma slams JMM-Congress for overlooking party loyalists in Jharkhand polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticised the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress for overlooking their party workers in certain constituencies of Jharkhand. 

According to Sarma, the two parties have awarded election tickets to individuals not associated with their organisations.

In contrast, Sarma highlighted the BJP's approach, stating that the party has chosen candidates who are actively involved with the BJP. He emphasised that the selection process prioritised the candidates' capability and ideology over their financial status or family background.

Sarma's remarks come ahead of the upcoming elections in Jharkhand, where the BJP is keen on strengthening its position by fielding candidates who align with the party's principles.

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Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has raised concerns over what he describes as the infiltration affecting Jharkhand's culture and 'Adivasi asmita'. 

Addressing a gathering, he warned of a potential demographic shift, likening the situation to the creation of a 'mini-Bangladesh' in the state. Specifically, he pointed to the Santhal Pargana region as being at risk.

Sarma made three key announcements regarding the party's plans if they come to power. 

Firstly, he promised the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to address the issue of infiltrators. 

Secondly, he stated that if immigrants marry tribal women, their children would not be eligible for Scheduled Tribe (ST) benefits. 

Lastly, he mentioned that measures would be taken to prevent tribal women who marry immigrants from contesting in tribal leadership elections, citing concerns over undue influence.