Shivraj Singh Chouhan Accuses JMM-Congress of Aiding Infiltrators in Jharkhand

By A Staff Reporter

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has raised concerns about what he alleges is the Jharkhand government's complicity in allowing Bangladeshi infiltrators to enter the state. Speaking at an event, Chouhan asserted that under the leadership of the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition, illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are not only crossing into Jharkhand but also becoming a serious threat to the tribal population.

Chouhan accused the government of facilitating these infiltrators by issuing them essential documents, including Aadhaar and ration cards, and even enrolling them in voter lists. He went on to claim that some of these individuals are using deceptive practices to gain access to land and establish ties within tribal communities, including through marriage. "In some cases, they marry our tribal daughters and buy land in their name," Chouhan alleged, expressing concerns for the safety and rights of Jharkhand’s indigenous people.

He highlighted a demographic shift within the state, specifically in the Santhal region, where he claimed the tribal population has dropped from 44% to 28%, which he attributed to the alleged influx of foreign nationals under the current administration’s watch. Chouhan stressed that the presence of these infiltrators represents a growing danger for both the local tribal communities and the state’s social fabric.

Asserting that it is the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) mission to address this issue, Chouhan pledged that the party would take strong steps to curb infiltration if brought to power. “This danger arose due to the JMM-Congress-RJD government. It is BJP's resolve to root out these infiltrators,” he said.

The allegations reflect the BJP’s increasing focus on border security and the protection of indigenous rights, particularly in states with large tribal populations. This issue is expected to be a key aspect of the BJP's campaign as the Jharkhand elections approach, with the party positioning itself as the guardian of the state's tribal communities against external influences.