
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sharply criticized the Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for allegedly undermining tribal rights, specifically reservation policies, during a speech in Jharkhand. He argued that these parties historically exploited tribal communities, suggesting they would continue to diminish tribal reservations if given power. Modi’s comments aim to resonate with Jharkhand’s substantial tribal population, emphasizing his party’s commitment to protecting and enhancing tribal welfare.
This critique comes as BJP prepares for state elections, focusing on issues of tribal development, economic upliftment, and political empowerment. Modi’s rhetoric underscores the BJP’s strategy to portray itself as the sole protector of tribal interests in a region historically aligned with opposition parties, thus seeking to consolidate tribal support in a politically pivotal state.
Modi’s speech reflects a broader narrative, positioning BJP against an alliance he accuses of neglecting the state’s indigenous population while promising continued support and development initiatives under his governance.