Jharkhand govt. opposing mines Act to facilitate coal theft, says Annpurna Devi

Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren government while highlighting the benefits of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment (MMDR) Act, 2026.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP State office in Ranchi, Ms. Devi said the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are making attempts to mislead and confuse the people over the Act.

“The State government fails to conduct auctions on time, and it does not seek legitimate revenue for the State’s exchequer. Instead, it desires an increase in personal revenue — which is why this Act is being opposed. The Jharkhand government is opposing this Act to facilitate coal theft,” the Minister alleged.