BJP to launch ‘Parivartan Yatra’ to protect Jharkhand’s identity: Marandi

Ranchi, September 16: Babulal Marandi, Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former chief minister, has announced the party’s upcoming “Parivartan Yatra,” aimed at bringing change and addressing key issues in the state.

Marandi during a press conference announced that the yatra, which will begin on September 20 and will span all six organizational divisions of Jharkhand and cover a distance of 5,400 kilometers.

“The yatra will run from September 20 to October 3, passing through over 200 blocks and covering all 81 assembly constituencies. There will be 80 welcome events and 65 public rallies, with more than 50 national and state-level leaders expected to participate,” said Marandi.

Marandi further added that the yatra will held in Palamu division’s from September 21 to 28, Hazaribagh division from September 21 to 28, South Chotanagpur division from September 23 to October 1, Santhal Pargana from September 20 to 30, Dhanbad from September 20 to 26 and Kolhan from September 23 to October 2.

Babulal Marandi accused the current Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led government of tarnishing Jharkhand’s reputation through corruption and exploitation. He claimed that the state’s once-proud identity, known for honesty and hard work, has been damaged by rampant corruption, illegal land deals, and misuse of central welfare schemes like the Nirmal Jal Yojana.

He also alleged the government of allowing illegal immigration from Bangladesh and protecting Rohingya infiltrators, which has led to demographic changes in Santhal Pargana.

According to Marandi, this is causing a decline in the indigenous population and a rise in the Muslim population.

He highlighted that over 1,800 acres of land have been illegally acquired, with financial deals worth more than 3,000 crore rupees, in violation of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act.

Marandi claimed that Jharkhand’s youth and women are eager for change, and the Parivartan Yatra will give the people a platform to demand answers from the state government.