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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Better law and order must for any states development: Jharkhand Guv Gangwar
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Ranchi, Aug 15 (PTI) Maintaining that better law and order is key for the development of any state, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Friday said Jharkhand has waged a war against menaces like Naxalism and illegal drugs trade. The governor made the statement after hoisting the national flag at the 79th Independence Day function in Ranchi, in a departure from tradition. 'Stringent action is being taken against Naxalism, and as a result, 197 Naxalites were arrested, 17 killed, and 10 were forced to surrender," he said. Gangwar said the state government destroyed opium cultivation on thousands of acres in a severe jolt to the illegal drugs trade. Speaking on the state's welfare initiatives, he said the government has waived off farm loans worth Rs 2,300 crore, benefitting 5 lakh farmers. 'The government is committed to augmenting the state's infrastructure. Projects worth Rs 13,000 crore to build highways of 3,800 km are underway in the state," he said. Gangwar said the World Bank has applauded the state's Maiya Samman Yojna, under which 51 lakh women are getting Rs 2,500 as monthly assistance. As per established protocol, the chief minister hoists the tricolour at Morabadi in Ranchi, while the governor presides over the ceremony in Dumka, the sub-capital of the state. However, due to the death of JMM founder Shibu Soren, his son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is camping at his ancestral village of Nemra to perform the 'shradh' rituals. PTI NAM SOM view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ajsu-P planning to fight Bihar polls, says chief
1 2 Ranchi: Ajsu-P supremo Sudesh Mahto on Sunday said his party was planning to fight the upcoming state assembly elections in Bihar but the interest of NDA alliance would be top priority while coming to any decision. Attending the party's foundation day, which was observed as 'Baliddan Diwas', Mahto said, "People are approaching the party to contest elections in Bihar but the interest of NDA will be priority." Raising question marks on the timing of implementation of Maiya Samman Yojna by the state govt before the state assembly elections last year, he said, "Why was the amount distributed among 6.5 lakhs people who were later on declared ineligible. The scheme should have been linked to the basic parameters of people, including education and health." Welcoming the union govt's decision to hold caste survey, he added, "Most of the crimes in the state are related to land. A plot is being registered for half a dozen times. The circle officer and the police station in-charges are admonishing the real owner rather than the fake claimant." The state govt has drafted neither the employment policy nor the displacement policy, he claimed.
