Ranchi: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has formally reached out to President Droupadi Murmu following a significant disruption to Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s schedule.
Soren’s helicopter was grounded for one and a half hours due to a no-fly zone implemented during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Garhwa and Chaibasa.
In a letter to the President, JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya detailed that Soren was slated to address an election meeting in Bazar Tand, Simdega, at 2:25 PM, after a prior commitment in Gudri, West Singhbhum, at 1:45 PM.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi’s arrival in Chaibasa was scheduled for 2:40 PM for his own rally. The JMM pointed out the logistical challenge, as Gudri is 80 km from Chaibasa and 90 km from Simdega, and asserted that the Election Commission had approved Soren’s travel itinerary.
Bhattacharya stressed the importance of the Election Commission’s autonomy, expressing the JMM’s respect for its regulations. He also highlighted Soren’s tribal background and his ascent to leadership through significant struggle, drawing parallels to President Murmu’s own experiences.
The letter concluded with a request for the President to ensure fair treatment for all political parties during elections and to uphold the constitutional rights and respect of tribal representatives.
