Ranchi/Bokaro: The Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha, during the second day of its state conference held at Lugu Buru Ghantabadi Dharamgarh in Lalpania on April 13–14, emphasized the need to strengthen the core values of Jharkhandiyat.
The proceedings on April 14 began with floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, followed by a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution. Speakers paid homage to Ambedkar’s legacy, recalling his 1927 struggle for water rights, and drew parallels with Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha.
The second session focused on organizational matters, where detailed discussions were held and strategies were framed to further strengthen the Mahasabha. The participants also reached a consensus on 10 key demands, urging the state government to take immediate action on its electoral promises.
Among the major demands were the repeal of the Land Acquisition Amendment Act (2017) and the Land Bank policy, formation of a Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission, full implementation of the PESA Act, grant of forest rights without deductions, allocation of land and certificates to landless Dalits, implementation of a domicile policy, enactment of a law against mob lynching, inclusion of eggs in Anganwadi and mid-day meals, enhancement of social security pensions, and release of undertrial prisoners along with withdrawal of false cases.
Several speakers, including Ramesh Jerai, James Herenj, Afzal Anees, Manthan, Elina Horo, Tom Kawla, Siraj, Manoj Bhuiyan, and Surendra, addressed the gathering.
The conference called for strengthening collective unity to safeguard water, forests, land, constitutional rights, and social justice. Speakers strongly opposed corporate exploitation and highlighted the social, economic, and cultural marginalization of Adivasis and indigenous communities. They also advocated increased taxation on the wealthy to ensure equitable use of resources for public welfare.
The Mahasabha further resolved to launch campaigns against undemocratic SIR processes, threats to the voting rights of millions, issues related to delimitation, the plight of undertrial prisoners, and the alleged misuse of FIRs to suppress dissent.
Speakers underlined the importance of documenting and preserving the achievements of people’s movements, PESA struggles, and Adivasi cultural, culinary, and historical heritage. Emphasis was also laid on enhancing youth participation and incorporating new ideas to strengthen the organization.
Reaffirming its commitment, the Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha pledged to intensify its struggles on all fronts and called upon citizens to unite in defense of equality, democracy, and human rights.
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