Jamtara, August 1: Protests erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, on Friday, led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The demonstration was in response to the alleged medical negligence that resulted in the death of a mother and her newborn at the Sadar Hospital. Protesters also voiced their opposition to the filing of FIRs against those who took to the streets to demand justice.
BJP workers organized a rally from the hospital to the district collectorate, chanting slogans against the state government and district administration. During the gathering, leaders criticized the government on various issues, including healthcare, recruitment exams, employment, education, infrastructure, law and order, and corruption.
The incident that sparked the protests occurred on July 17, when a woman named Reena Devi and her newborn died, leading to public outrage. Following the incident, the hospital administration filed a complaint, resulting in the registration of FIRs 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 individuals. Marandi condemned this action as a tyrannical move by the government.
During his speech, Marandi alleged that the healthcare system in Jharkhand is in shambles, with the government prioritizing its interests over public welfare. He raised concerns about the poor condition of hospitals and the inadequacies of government ambulance services. He accused the government of corruption in the tender process, benefiting close associates instead of the public.
Marandi also highlighted issues of illegal mining and irregularities in the sand, iron, and coal trades, asserting that despite the state’s rich mineral resources, the benefits are not reaching the people. He pointed to alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams conducted by JPSC and 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 healthcare services and accused the district administration of operating 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 concerns about health, employment, and education. She claimed that legal actions are being taken against youth who voice their demands.
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