A major political realignment rocked Jharkhand as former minister Dulal Bhuiyan, a key JMM stalwart, joined the BJP with his extensive supporter base during a vibrant rally at the state party office in Ranchi. Over 200 new members were added in one go.
Top brass including BJP state in-charge Aditya Sahu and Babulal Marandi extended a heroic welcome, complete with scarves and garlands, to the defecting leader. The occasion buzzed with enthusiasm, pointing to BJP’s masterful recruitment drive.
Three-time lawmaker Bhuiyan presented his move as Bhuiyan society’s unified resolve. ‘BJP is my lifelong home,’ he affirmed, appreciating its empowerment of Dalits through respect and equity. He committed to executing party roles with utmost sincerity.
Sahu underscored BJP’s ideological mission for the upliftment of society’s fringes—Dalits, the oppressed, deprived, and backwards—aligning with Antyodaya principles. He spotlighted central schemes under Modi that mainstream villages, the needy, and tillers.
Sahu slammed Congress for commodifying Dalits and tribals electorally, while indicting the state government for Dalit neglect and security lapses. He forecasted BJP dominance in civic elections. Marandi celebrated Bhuiyan as Dalit advocacy incarnate, deepening BJP’s grassroots hold.
JMM was charged with public betrayal. This influx fortifies BJP’s position, heralding intensified competition in Jharkhand’s political landscape.