Jharkhand CM’s ‘Love Jihad’, ‘Land Jihad’ shift demographics: Amit Shah

RANCHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said rampant infiltration has led to the shrinking of the tribal population in Jharkhand and added that if the BJP forms the next government in the state, it will release a ‘White Paper’ on demography to protect tribal lands and rights.

Shah expressed confidence in the BJP forming a government in Jharkhand, noting that the party won in 52 of 81 assembly segments in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Addressing party workers at Prabhat Tara Ground during the BJP’s extended executive committee meeting, he said, “After forming a government in Jharkhand, we will bring out a ‘White Paper’ on demography to protect tribal people, their lands, reservation, and rights.”

Without naming Hemant Soren, he accused Jharkhand’s tribal Chief Minister of being involved in “Love Jihad” and “Land Jihad” due to his “vote bank and appeasement policy,” which Shah claimed was causing demographic changes.

He alleged that thousands of infiltrators were entering Jharkhand, marrying tribal women, obtaining certificates, and buying land, thus usurping jobs meant for local people.

Shah criticised Soren for focusing on increasing his vote bank and alleged that his welfare measures primarily benefit his family.