JMM passes resolution rejecting CAA, UCC, NRC in Jharkhand
Dumka (PTI): The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha passed a 50-point resolution which included the rejection of Citizenship Amendment Act, Uniform Civil Code and National Register of Citizens in the state.
The resolution was passed during the party's 46th foundation day, which was celebrated at Gandhi Maidan in Dumka on Sunday night.
"The Citizenship Amendment Act, Uniform Civil Code and National Register of Citizens should be completely rejected in Jharkhand," the party resolution said.
The party also demanded strict implementation of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act and Santal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) in the state and urged the central government to ensure immediate payment of "Rs 1.36 lakh crore dues" to the state government.
Addressing a huge gathering, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren lashed out at the Centre and alleged that people of the state were "cheated" in the Union budget.
He alleged that "some people with feudal mindset" do not want the residents of tribal-dominated Jharkhand to stand on their feet.
"Jharkhand is still the most backward state, despite contributing a big chunk to the country's exchequer through mineral resources," Soren said.
He said that the Centre should treat all states equally, particularly the backward ones.
"We do not get anything, while we contribute a lot. We have to fight even for our rights," he said.
He said the Union budget is for the rich but there is nothing for the poor.
"Rebate was given in tax (income tax) but it will not help as inflation is skyrocketing. There is no change in GST," he said.
"They have presented a new jumla as GYAN (Garib, Yuva, Annadata, Nari) promising to help people through loans, not through grants," Soren said.
He claimed that Jharkhand is the first state in the country where women are given assistance of Rs 2,500 per month.
"They (BJP) accuse us of distributing 'revri' (freebies) but now they announced the same promise of giving Rs 2,500 to women in Delhi. Is this not 'revri'? Whatever they do is right but when we do, it becomes wrong," Soren said.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
