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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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
