Koderma erupted with political fervor as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren unleashed a scathing critique of the latest Union Budget. Speaking at a grand JMM event in Lokai, Soren declared that the central government has blatantly ignored Jharkhand’s needs, despite the state’s immense mineral wealth fueling national growth.
Jharkhand, rich in coal, iron, and mica, has long been the backbone of India’s industrial might. Soren reminded the crowd that if the state halted exports of these resources, the national economy would crumble. Yet, decades of exploitation have left locals in poverty while cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat shine bright.
The CM recounted Jharkhand’s storied struggle for statehood, drawing parallels to India’s freedom fight. Tribal and native communities battled British rule fiercely, filling jails from Hazaribagh to every corner. ‘This state has only given, never received,’ he asserted, highlighting post-independence factories that benefited outsiders, not locals.
Soren painted a picture of deliberate marginalization: Jharkhand kept poor to supply cheap labor for other states’ progress. But change is underway. Under his leadership, the state is gaining global recognition, with youth studying abroad and development schemes transforming lives.
The event welcomed new JMM members, including Shalini Gupta, whom Soren praised for strengthening the party’s Koderma presence. Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu echoed the sentiment, crediting schemes like Sarvajan Pension Yojana and Maiya Samman for renewed faith in Soren’s vision. Gupta vowed to intensify the 15-year struggle, retorting against outsiders claiming Jharkhand.
Soren’s helicopter arrival at JJ College was marked by a guard of honor and a plant welcome from Deputy Commissioner Rituraj. Security was tight with police presence. Attendees included ministers, party leaders, and Backward Classes Commission chair Janaki Yadav. As Koderma embraces change, Jharkhand’s political landscape shifts decisively.