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CM Suvendu Adhikari vocal on Jangalmahal's rights: 'You will understand these 4 things from me!'
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participated in the Karam festival in Purulia, addressing the rightful demands of the Jangalmahal region.
- •He criticized the previous Trinamool government for not keeping promises and for alleged oppression against protesting Kurmis.
- •Adhikari announced that the BJP manifesto includes the inclusion of Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Eighth Schedule.
- •He assured the Kurmi community of protecting their language, culture, tradition, and rights, promising a Kurmi Development Board.
- •The Chief Minister stated that 50 crore rupees have been allocated for the Kurmi Development Board, with plans for further increases in the next budget.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the launch of the Kurmi Development Board with an increased allocation of 50 crore rupees during his visit to the Karam festival in Purulia. He also stated that the Kurmi community has been kept out of the UCC and emphasized four core elements: language, culture, tradition, and rights.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages will be included in the Eighth Schedule in the BJP's manifesto. He noted that the process has already begun and will be completed soon, highlighting that the Santhali language previously received Eighth Schedule recognition under Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003.
Criticizing the previous Trinamool government, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that they failed to keep their promises and subjected protesters to oppression, filing false cases against individuals including small children and the elderly.
