Munda Demands Protection of Tribal Lands in Jharkhand

Senior BJP leader Arjuna Munda has called on the Jharkhand government to safeguard tribal lands in the Santal Pargana region. Citing recent land disputes between tribals and alleged Bangladeshi intruders, Munda expressed concerns over both land grabs and the purported marriages between infiltrators and tribal women. He emphasized the need for constitutional protection.

Senior BJP leader Arjuna Munda has urged the Jharkhand government to protect tribal lands in the Santal Pargana region under constitutional provisions.

Referring to recent clashes in Pakur's Gopinathpur involving tribals and alleged Bangladeshi intruders over land grabbing, the former union tribal affairs minister stated that the community is under a dual threat.

Munda claimed that tribal families are not only losing their land but also their daughters, hinting at marriages between Bangladeshi infiltrators and tribal women.

He suggested that such activities are prevalent across several districts in the region, causing significant demographic changes.

He stressed the urgency for the state government to focus on this issue and ensure the protection of tribal lands as mandated by the Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies.)