BJP hits out at Jharkhand CM Soren for his free shrouds pledge

BJP spokesperson Kunal Sarangi said the government should instead focus on strengthening health care. “As per the seventh schedule, public health and sanitation come under the state government. Instead of improving it, the Hemant Soren government is playing with the emotions of people,” he said

Published on: May 25, 2021, 11:50:09 IST

By Vishal Kant

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The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren for his announcement for free shrouds to those who die of Covid, saying the government should instead provide free treatment and medicines.

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. (HT archive)

Soren made the announcement at a virtual review meeting with his ministers on Monday.

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The BJP reminded the government it needs to focus on the treatment of people. “Your statement regarding distributing free shrouds is shocking and painful for people. Lives of at least 100-200 people would have been saved had you ensured that private hospitals in Ranchi and other places treat at least five poor Dalit and tribal patients,” said BJP legislature party leader Babulal Marandi.

BJP spokesperson Kunal Sarangi said the government should instead focus on strengthening health care. “As per the seventh schedule, public health and sanitation come under the state government. Instead of improving it, the Hemant Soren government is playing with the emotions of people,” said Sarangi.

Ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leaders were not immediately available for comments.

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Vishal Kant
Stationed in Ranchi, Vishal is heading the Jharkhand Bureau of Hindustan Times since November 2017. Besides leading the reporting team, Vishal tracks and writes on developments related to the state politics, economy and policy matters in Jharkhand. Prior to his current assignment, Vishal used to work in New Delhi after graduating from the University of Delhi. Vishal joined HT in the rank of Assistant Editor in August 2015 and was part of the Delhi Metro Bureau, covering a host of issues in the City-state including politics, policy---especially those related to urban traffic & transport infrastructure and railways. A native of Palamu district in Jharkhand, Vishal started his two-decade long career in the mainstream media in 2006. During this period, he has has worked in different capacity with a number of national media houses including the Financial Chronicle, India Today, Deccan Herald and The Hindu, before moving to the Hindustan Times. He holds the experience of having worked in three major mediums of mass communication--Print, Electronic and Digital. He is a proud father of two daughters.Read More

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