THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Jan. 1: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if we turn the pages of history, we will know that tribals have a long-standing relationship with struggles.
“The tribals continuously protested against the British. They gave their all in the movement for the separate state of Jharkhand. Countless tribals sacrificed everything in these movements and struggles. Today, we are moving towards building the Jharkhand of the dreams of those martyrs,” he said while addressing a public meeting after paying tribute to brave martyrs of the Kharsawan firing incident at Kharsawan in Seraikela-Kharsawan district today.
Tribals were ignored
The chief minister said that the tribals were always ignored. “Our policymakers did not show much seriousness towards their development and welfare. This is why tribals remained weak and backwards economically, socially, educationally, intellectually and politically. Our government is committed to empowering and strengthening the tribals,” he said.
Tribals’ dignity
The chief minister said that there are some elements in the society who are trying to break the tribal society. “Sometimes, there are attempts to uproot the tribals from water, forests and land, and sometimes, there is tampering with CNT and SPT Acts. The tradition, civilisation and culture of the tribals are also attacked. But we will not allow any tampering with the dignity and self-respect of the tribals,” he said.
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Vowing to give a befitting reply to those who want to break the tribal society, Soren said that our government is giving their rights and entitlements to them with full respect.
“We are all aware that tribals fall in the category of most backward and poor. In such a situation, the government is continuously making them stronger and stronger. We are giving jobs to the families of those martyred for the country and the state. Whatever work needs to be done in the interest of tribals, we will definitely complete it on a priority basis,” he said.
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Importance of education
Emphasising the importance of education, the chief minister said that if the tribals want to progress, they will have to get a good education at all costs. When tribal children and girls, after getting an education, go to engineering, doctor, judge, lawyer, officer or any other big position, not only will they develop, but the entire family and tribal society will also be empowered,” he pointed out.