Road project plaque vandalised in Bokaro, sparks controversy
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According to villagers, the road project, connecting Ravidas Tola to Jara Haluma, was initially inaugurated online by chief minister Hemant Soren on September 13, 2024. However, a 'Bhoomi Pujan' was organised on June 5, led by Chaudhary in the presence of departmental junior engineer Sameer Kumar Das, local mukhiya Chandrashekhar Nayak and several villagers. Drinking water minister Yogendra Prasad's name was also inscribed on the plaque though he did not attend the event.
By Friday morning, the plaque was discovered shattered by unknown miscreants. This triggered sharp reactions from Ajsu-P supporters and local residents, who expressed outrage and called it an act of political sabotage.
Chaudhary condemned the act, calling it a "clear violation of the law" and branding the perpetrators as "anti-development elements". He urged the district administration to identify and take strict action against those responsible for the vandalism.
JMM's Kasmar block president Dilip Hembram denied the party's involvement in the vandalism and claimed that Chaudhary overstepped his authority by performing the Bhoomi Pujan for a state govt scheme.
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