In a strongly worded political address during an election rally in Koderma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a fierce criticism against the ruling JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand on Tuesday. The BJP leader accused the state government of encouraging corruption and providing protection to mafia elements across multiple sectors.
Accusations of Mafia Patronage and Infiltration
Adityanath made serious allegations against the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led administration, claiming it was actively supporting mafia operations in critical sectors. The UP chief minister specifically mentioned land, sand, forest, mining, and liquor as areas where mafia activities have flourished under the current government.
"The JMM-led coalition is patronizing mafia in sectors such as land, sand, forest, mining, and liquor," Adityanath declared during his speech. He directly appealed to voters to bring the BJP to power in the state, promising to replicate Uttar Pradesh's anti-mafia measures. "Like UP, bring the BJP to power in Jharkhand to bulldoze mafia," he asserted.
At another campaign event in Jamshedpur, Adityanath escalated his attacks by accusing the JMM of permitting Bangladeshi infiltrators to enter the state. He claimed these individuals were involved in what he termed as "love jihad" and "land jihad," while also alleging a systematic conspiracy to alter Jharkhand's demographic composition.
Nationalism and Development Agenda
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister didn't limit his criticism to the JMM alone but also targeted the Congress party for its historical stance on the Ram Temple issue. He highlighted that after 500 years, Ram Lala now resides in the Ayodhya temple, with the consecration ceremony creating a pathway for similar reclamations in Mathura and other locations.
Adityanath emphasized the BJP's commitment to both religious and national pride, contrasting it with opposition parties. He pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership achievements, including the abrogation of Article 370 from Kashmir and the strengthened border security that has made nations like Pakistan consider India a threat while pushing back Chinese forces.
Double Engine Government Promise
Adityanath made a compelling case for what the BJP describes as a "double engine government" - having the same party in power at both state and central levels. He argued that this arrangement would accelerate Jharkhand's development trajectory and ensure better governance.
The UP chief minister cited the BJP's recent electoral performance in Haryana, where the party secured 48 out of 90 seats, as evidence of the party's effective governance model. He campaigned specifically for BJP candidates Neera Yadav from Koderma and Amit Yadav from Barkatha, reinforcing the party's commitment to development, security, and transparent administration.
Jharkhand is scheduled to hold assembly elections on November 13 and November 20, with vote counting set for November 23. The political campaigning has intensified as these crucial dates approach, with national leaders from both ruling and opposition parties actively participating in the election process.
