Gajendra Singh Patel accuses Hemant Soren government of encouraging infiltration in Jharkhand
Gajendra Singh Patel, the newly appointed BJP in-charge for Jharkhand, has launched a sharp critique of the Hemant Soren-led state government. He accused the administration of failing to address issues such as illegal infiltration, corruption, and the lack of basic public infrastructure.
Why it matters
The statement signals an intensification of political opposition in Jharkhand ahead of future electoral cycles, highlighting key campaign themes for the BJP.
Newly-appointed Jharkhand BJP in-charge Gajendra Singh Patel on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) lashed out at the Jharkhand government over its failures, corruption, and law-and-order situation. He also cornered the government on student issues.
He attacked the State government over the issue of infiltration, voter lists, women’s safety, and employment. He asserted that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alliance has been in power in Jharkhand since 2019, yet the public has received nothing but disappointment.
At his first press conference at the party’s State office in Ranchi after assuming the post, Mr Patel, also the BJP National General Secretary, raised serious questions about the Jharkhand government’s performance and policies. Jharkhand BJP President Aditya Sahu, Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi and former Chief Minister Raghubar Das were also present.
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