Jamtara, August 1: Protests led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, following the alleged negligence that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her newborn at the district hospital. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a vigorous demonstration against the filing of an FIR against the protesters on Friday. BJP workers marched from the hospital to the district collectorate, chanting slogans. During the rally, leaders criticized the state government and district administration on various issues, including healthcare, recruitment exams, employment, education, infrastructure, law and order, and corruption.
On July 17, after the deaths of a woman named Reena Devi and her newborn, angry locals vandalized the hospital and blocked roads. Following this incident, the hospital administration filed a complaint, leading to an FIR against eight named individuals, including BJP district president Sumit Sharan, district general secretary Kamlesh Mandal, youth wing district president Kunal Singh, and city president Pradeep Rawat, along with several unnamed others. Babulal Marandi termed this action as a tyrannical move by the government.
Addressing the gathering, Marandi alleged that the healthcare system in Jharkhand is in disarray, claiming that the government prioritizes its interests over addressing public grievances. He raised concerns about the poor condition of hospitals and the inadequacies of government ambulance services. Marandi accused the government of corruption in the tender process, benefiting close associates. He also highlighted issues of illegal mining and irregularities in the sand, iron, and coal trades.
Despite the state’s rich mineral resources, Marandi asserted that the public is not reaping the expected benefits. He pointed out alleged discrepancies in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), accusing the government of lacking transparency. Former MP Sunil Soren accused the administration of biased actions and urged officials to work impartially. Former minister Randhir Singh questioned the state of health services, alleging that the district administration operates under pressure.
Former MLA and BJP candidate from Jamtara, Sita Soren, criticized the government’s six-and-a-half-year tenure as a failure, raising issues related to health, employment, and education. She claimed that cases are being filed against youth who voice their demands.
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