Former Jharkhand CM Soren Condemns Police Action on Tribals in Chaibasa

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren criticized police action against tribals in Chaibasa, who protested against heavy vehicle traffic on NH 220 and NH75E. Accusing the local government of violent measures, Soren called for tribal unity against the 'anti-adivasi' governance. Demands for dialogue over force were emphasized.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jamshedpur | Updated: 28-10-2025 15:12 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 15:12 IST
Former Jharkhand CM Soren Condemns Police Action on Tribals in Chaibasa
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Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has openly criticized the police action against tribals in Chaibasa, calling the use of force unnecessary and violent.

The tribals gathered to express concerns over heavy vehicle traffic on highways, which they believe have led to frequent accidents. However, their peaceful demonstration took a violent turn with police intervention.

Soren accused the state government of trying to silence tribal voices through force and urged the tribal community to unite against what he termed as 'anti-adivasi' governance. He advocated for dialogue over hostility to resolve the issue.

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