THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, April 17: The BJP today staged a major protest in Ranchi demanding the dismissal of Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasan, accusing him of making remarks that insult the Constitution and promote Sharia over democratic principles. A statewide agitation has been announced, with demonstrations to be held across all districts in the coming days.
The protest, jointly organized by the Ranchi Mahanagar and Rural BJP units, began at Shaheed Chowk and culminated in a march to Raj Bhavan. Thousands of BJP workers participated, raising slogans such as “Sharia law won’t be allowed in Jharkhand,” “Respect Babasaheb’s Constitution,” and “Dismiss Minister Hafizul Hasan.”
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The protest was led by BJP state president and Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi, along with working president Dr. Ravindra Kumar Rai, outgoing state president and MP Deepak Prakash, state organization secretary Karmveer Singh, general secretaries and MPs Aditya Sahu and Dr. Pradeep Verma, Union Miniter of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, MLAs CP Singh and Naveen Jaiswal, vice president Rakesh Prasad, Arti Kujur, district president Varun Sahu, Vinay Mahato, and other senior leaders.
Memorandum Submitted to Governor
Following the protest march, a high-level BJP delegation met the Governor and submitted a memorandum demanding the immediate dismissal of Hafizul Hasan, accusing him of violating constitutional principles.
Speaking to the media, BJP state president Babulal Marandi said, “India is governed by a democratic system under Dr. Ambedkar’s Constitution. Sharia is a personal matter and cannot dictate governance.” He slammed the Congress, JMM, and RJD for their silence and alleged that some government ministers are placing Sharia above the Constitution.
BJP Questions Minister’s Allegiance to Constitution
Marandi further stated, “It is Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s responsibility to ensure that Jharkhand is run as per the Constitution. If someone prefers Sharia over constitutional law, they should be removed from the cabinet.”
Working President Dr Ravindra Kumar Rai said that BJP has opposed two laws in one country since its inception. “Jharkhand is BJP’s holy land and the party cannot tolerate those who conspire to run it under Sharia,” he said.
Union Minister Annapurna Devi accused the state government of indulging in appeasement politics. “Ministers who have taken an oath of the Constitution are openly violating it for vote bank politics,” she said.
Union Minister Sanjay Seth added that those attempting to align governance with Sharia law have no place in democracy and should seek alternatives.
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BJP Vows to Defend Constitutional Values
MP and former state president Deepak Prakash warned that people with a divisive mindset were still dreaming of Sharia law in India. “BJP workers are fully prepared to counter such forces. Anyone who wants to live in India must accept Indian values and the Constitution,” he declared.
State organization secretary Karmveer Singh emphasized that while the BJP believes in “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” it does not support appeasement politics. He also appreciated the commitment of party workers who joined the protest from across the state despite the scorching heat.
