Controversial statement of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, said- Tribals were never Hindus, are not ...

- Demand for separate column for tribal group during next census

Ranchi, Ta. Sunday, February 21, 2021

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has made a very controversial statement. During a virtual address at the Howard India Conference on Saturday night, Hemant Soren said the tribals were not Hindus. Hemant Soren said that today the condition of the tribals is not good and despite the protections afforded by the constitution, the tribals have not been given a place. Tribes have been oppressed for centuries and are still not looked upon favorably.

Controversial statement

In his address, the Chief Minister said, "Tribals have never been Hindus. Tribal society is a nature-worshiper and their customs are different. For centuries, tribal society has been suppressed. Some indigenous, some tribal. Giving an example, he said, "I am a tribal and I have reached the post of Chief Minister but it was not easy."

Demand for tribals

The Chief Minister said that even in higher education, the tribals have not got more opportunities so the government is giving the opportunity to the tribal children to study in reputed institutes abroad. Referring to a separate column for tribals in the census column, he said that there should be a separate column for tribal groups in the next census so that their traditions can be carried forward and preserved.

All eyes on JNU

Referring to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Chief Minister said, "Everyone has seen the state of JNU. Some weak leaders have leveled similar allegations against them but they are struggling people. Tribal society will not allow such efforts to succeed." . " In his address, the Chief Minister also referred to the Shilavarta tradition ranging from the status of migrant laborers.