Dissidence mars Jharkhand foundation day function

However, there was no dearth of rhetoric at the function held at the Morahabadi Maidan. Leaders present on the dais reiterated their resolve to work for the all-round development of the state.

Speaking on the occasion, JMM president Shibu Soren, the chief guest of the function, said: “A steering committee has been formed. Now, the Government will work in accordance with its recommendations.” Soren is the chairman of the committee.

The Congress, meanwhile, not losing out on the opportunity, launched a Padyatra protesting against Chief Minister Madhu Koda’s “failure to deliver at the top post”. The Congress leaders, led by state party in charge Ajay Maken, started the Padyatra from the Raj Bhawan to the CM’s residence and handed over a memorandum to Koda.

“Roads are in poor shape. Power cuts are frequent. Crime is on the rise. Extremist violence had remained unabated. The Central funds are not utilised. Corruption is rampant,” read the memorandum, calling upon Koda to improve governance and show result within next two months.

“Otherwise, we will be compelled to chalk out our own course of action,” Maken told the mediapersons after meeting Governor Syed Sibtey Razi.

Koda, meanwhile, admitted the performance of his Government was not satisfactory. “Since we are leading a coalition Government, we have a collective responsibility. On my part, I can assure you I will do my best to come up to the expectations of all allies,” Koda told The Indian Express.