Tension in Jharkhand Assembly: Calls for Security Amid Stone-Pelting Incident

The Jharkhand Assembly experienced chaos following a stone-pelting incident during a religious procession in Hazaribag. BJP MLAs demanded action against the perpetrators and more security during Hindu festivals. The government promised to investigate and ensure communal harmony with modern technology.

The Jharkhand Assembly was engulfed in chaos Wednesday due to an alleged stone-pelting incident during a religious procession in Hazaribag. The uproar was led by BJP MLAs demanding stringent action against the culprits and proper security mechanisms during Hindu festivals.

The government assured lawmakers that measures would be implemented to address any disruptions threatening communal harmony. As discussions unfolded, BJP legislators insisted on an immediate dialogue, disrupting the Question Hour.

The Leader of Opposition, Babulal Marandi, criticized the recurrent disturbances during Hindu festivals and demanded government intervention using advanced technology to identify and punish the offenders. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radha Krishna Kishore assured an investigation and updates to the House. Meanwhile, the police confirmed the incident at a Mangla procession celebrating Ram Navami as tension ensued in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)