Ranchi, August 11: Aditya Sahu, the president of the Jharkhand BJP, criticized the state government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press conference on Monday. He accused the police of using barbed wire, water cannons, tear gas, and batons to suppress a student protest at the assembly. Sahu declared August 10 as a ‘Black Day’ for Jharkhand.
In a press briefing held at the BJP state office on Tuesday evening, Sahu expressed concerns over the violent suppression of peaceful student protests, questioning the democratic integrity of such actions. He alleged that female students faced mistreatment, and media personnel had their cameras damaged during the police action.
Sahu held Rahul Gandhi accountable for the incident, stating that the Congress-led government in Jharkhand should be pressured regarding the students’ demands for a CBI investigation. He suggested that if Gandhi had any moral integrity, he should come to Jharkhand and protest in front of the Chief Minister’s residence. He also urged the Congress to withdraw its support from the state government if it fails to listen to the students.
The BJP state president emphasized that Rahul Gandhi should have engaged with the protesting students before heading to Prayagraj. He accused Gandhi of hypocrisy, noting that while he demands the resignation of the central education minister, he does not question the state education minister’s role in Jharkhand.
Sahu asserted that the student movement in Jharkhand has now transcended state boundaries, becoming a nationwide issue. He mentioned that NDA MPs have voiced their support for students both inside and outside Parliament. He also questioned Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s praise for police restraint, asking how the violent actions against peaceful protesters could be justified.
He claimed that the Jharkhand bandh called by the BJP was successful, receiving widespread public support despite the short notice. Sahu expressed gratitude to the public, party workers, and media for their backing. He vowed that the fight for justice for students would continue from the streets to the assembly.
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