BJP Promises UCC Exemption for Tribals in Jharkhand Elections

Amid rising tensions, BJP pledges to protect tribal rights while addressing infiltration concerns in its election manifesto.

The BJP has announced its intention to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Jharkhand, with a specific exemption for tribal communities to preserve their rights and customs.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the current Jharkhand government of harboring Bangladeshi infiltrators and promised to deport them if BJP comes to power.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the BJP's stance, questioning the government's handling of infiltration through BJP-ruled states and the asylum granted to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The BJP's manifesto also includes economic promises such as monthly financial support for women, employment opportunities, and measures to combat unemployment.
The election battle is framed by a broader narrative conflict over tribal identity, with the BJP seeking to align tribal interests with Hindu nationalism and the ruling alliance emphasizing distinct tribal agency.