Sita Soren, the daughter-in-law of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo Shibu Soren, had made headlines by joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jharkhand on Tuesday. Sita Soren is a MLA of Jama Assembly Constituency under Dumka, and the sister-in-law of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.
Sita Soren’s transition to the BJP marks a pivotal moment in Jharkhand’s political narrative. As she embarks on a new journey, her allegiance to the BJP signals a potential realignment of political forces in the state. Whether her promises of development and justice materialise remains to be seen, but her entry into the BJP undoubtedly heralds a new chapter in Jharkhand’s tumultuous political landscape.
Sita Soren’s Assertion: Struggles of Tribal Representation
In her statement after joining the BJP, Sita Soren emphasised the historical struggles of her family in the quest for tribal empowerment. She credited her father-in-law and late husband Durga Soren for spearheading the movement that led to the creation of the separate state of Jharkhand.
Despite decades of activism and the formation of JMM, Sita Soren lamented the persistent neglect faced by tribal communities in the state. She highlighted the ongoing migration of locals in search of employment, underscoring the stark disparity between Jharkhand’s mineral wealth and its developmental lag.
Promises of Development and Justice
Expressing her commitment to uplift Jharkhand, Sita Soren vowed to ensure that the state does not falter but instead progresses under her leadership. She asserted that the BJP shares her vision for addressing the longstanding issues plaguing Jharkhand. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideology, Sita Soren pledged to work tirelessly to bring about development and justice to the tribal populace. With unwavering determination, she prophesied that the lotus, the BJP’s symbol, would bloom across all Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Welcome by BJP Leaders
Sita Soren’s decision to join the BJP received warm reception from prominent leaders within the Saffron party. Godda MP Nishikant Dubey and other BJP officials congratulated her, hailing her move as timely and strategic. Dubey praised Sita Soren’s courage and condemned the alleged corruption under the incumbent government led by Hemant Soren. The BJP leaders expressed confidence in Sita Soren’s potential to contribute to the party’s objectives of good governance and tribal welfare.
A Vision for a Corruption-Free Jharkhand
Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth extended a warm welcome to Sita Soren, emphasising the collective responsibility of BJP members in building a corruption-free Jharkhand. He envisioned a future where the state thrives under the BJP’s leadership, devoid of malfeasance and social injustices. Similarly, Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash conveyed his felicitations to Sita Soren, lauding her as a valuable addition to the BJP’s mission of tribal upliftment and development in Jharkhand.
JMM’s Reaction and Allegations
However, Sita Soren’s departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) elicited sharp criticism from the party. JMM’s spokesperson, Supriyo Bhattacharya, accused Sita Soren of pursuing political ambitions at the expense of integrity. He insinuated that the BJP strategically recruits leaders from various parties to maintain its grip on power, leveraging state agencies for political advantage.
Controversy and Family Rift
The rift between Sita Soren and her former party, JMM, reflects broader tensions within Jharkhand’s political landscape. Sita Soren cited neglect and ideological differences as reasons for her departure from JMM, lamenting the demise of the party’s founding principles. Her decision to sever ties with her political family underscores the complexity of tribal politics and the pursuit of power in Jharkhand.
Source: Newswing
