Jharkhand Politics Heats Up: Congress Fires Back at BJP’s Babulal Marandi Over DGP Appointment Controversy
The political scene in Jharkhand has become increasingly tense over the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag Gupta, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. The controversy has sparked a fierce war of words between the Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Congress spokesperson Rakesh Sinha leading the charge in defending the state government’s decision.
Babulal Marandi’s Allegations Without Evidence
The BJP’s state president Babulal Marandi has publicly criticized the Grand Alliance government in Jharkhand, alleging impropriety in the appointment of the DGP. However, Congress’s Rakesh Sinha has swiftly countered these claims, accusing Marandi of making baseless accusations without offering any concrete evidence.
Sinha suggested that Marandi, who once served as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister, was simply trying to make political noise due to his disappointment over his loss of power. He emphasized that Marandi, given his experience, should understand the rights and powers of the Chief Minister and State Council of Ministers when it comes to appointments.
DGP Appointment Backed by State Council of Ministers
Responding to the BJP’s criticism, Sinha stated that the appointment of the DGP was made following a decision by the State Council of Ministers. He stressed that the government’s transparency in this decision-making process is aligned with its constitutional mandate, and any accusations by Marandi are simply distractions.
Rakesh Sinha’s Scathing Remarks on BJP’s Instability
Sinha did not hold back in his remarks against the BJP, criticizing the party for its inability to select a leader for its legislative party despite court orders. He suggested that the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and ED (Enforcement Directorate) are being used by the BJP to destabilize the Jharkhand government.
The Congress spokesperson further made a provocative statement, calling the CBI a “pocket organization” of the BJP, implying that the agency is being misused for political gain.
Tensions Between Congress and BJP
The political tensions between Congress and BJP have been brewing for some time, and this latest controversy over the DGP appointment has further intensified the rift. Rakesh Sinha’s sharp comments are a direct challenge to the BJP’s aggressive stance on the state’s governance and the central investigation agencies.
With 2025 elections around the corner, these allegations and counter-allegations are likely to shape the political discourse in Jharkhand for months to come. The BJP’s demand to cancel the DGP appointment is only adding fuel to the fire, and political watchers are keenly following the developments.
Stay tuned to the latest updates on the unfolding Jharkhand political drama, as Rakesh Sinha continues to defend the Grand Alliance government and calls for accountability from the BJP.
