Ranchi. On December 24, 2025, Dr. Manoj Kumar, the RJD State Spokesperson and member of the Parliamentary Board, issued a press statement congratulating Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the Jharkhand Cabinet's approval of the PESA Law (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act, 1996), calling it a historic step.
Key Highlights:
* Historic Significance: Dr. Manoj stated that this decision is highly commendable and praiseworthy for the welfare of Jharkhand and the tribal community residing there.
* Critique of BJP: He criticized the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments, stating that despite ruling for a long period, they never took the courage to implement the PESA law, whereas the Mahagathbandhan government has fulfilled public aspirations.
* Jharkhand Becomes 10th State: According to Dr. Kumar, Jharkhand will become the 10th state in the country to implement the PESA law.
* Importance of PESA: He explained that the main objective of the PESA law is to empower the tribal populations in the Fifth Schedule areas through their Gram Sabhas.
* Control and Protection: This law will enable tribal communities to exercise control over their natural resources like water, forests, and land, and protect their culture, thereby ensuring self-governance for the tribal communities.
Dr. Kumar extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the popular Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, for accepting the public mandate by approving the PESA law.
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