Summary:
Ranchi, Aug 1 (PTI) A special discussion in the Jharkhand Assembly on the drought-like situation was held on Monday amidst a walkout by BJP legislators, who were demanding that the state be declared drought hit before the discussion.
The House business resumed after the lunch break at 2 pm.
The saffron party legislators came to the well in farmers’ attire and demanded Jharkhand be declared drought hit immediately by the government.
The Speaker and treasury bench wanted it to be declared after the discussion.
Taking a jibe at BJP legislators, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren said, “I have been seeing them (BJP) since morning in new dress.
But, they are not original farmers.” He said, “We are here to discuss the situation in the backdrop of scanty rainfall in the state.
In this situation, such uproar is a conspiracy to paralyse the House proceedings.” The CM said the government is sensitive on issues of farmers, poor and labourers.
“I have raised my concern over the scanty rainfall through many platforms.
Government is working on its plan.