Assam CM Alleges Blockade by Jharkhand Government Amid Tribal Tensions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused the Jharkhand government of preventing his visit to Gopinathpur village due to security concerns. Sarma highlighted clashes between local tribals and alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators, and criticized the government for failing to protect tribal lands. He met with affected families, pledging support and demanding action.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused the Jharkhand government of blocking his visit to Gopinathpur village in Pakur district, citing security reasons.

Sarma, who co-incharges BJP’s electoral efforts in Jharkhand, aimed to visit the site of recent communal clashes around Muharram, as highlighted by a BJP legislator.

Addressing reporters at Phulo Jhano Chowk in Dumka, Sarma decried the state’s decision, suggesting it reflects poorly on the condition of common people if a Chief Minister's movements are restricted.

During his two-day visit, Sarma inspected areas impacted by alleged land grabs by Bangladeshi infiltrators and met with tribal students injured in a recent clash with police, calling for medical treatment and a thorough investigation into the incident.

Jharkhand BJP officials criticized the state government's actions, accusing them of using vote-bank politics to protect infiltrators and alter the state's demographic balance.