Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: Former Deputy Chief Minister and AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto has criticized the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), claiming it has strayed from the original ideals of Guruji Shibu Soren. Speaking to the media during a party joining ceremony at the AJSU central office, Mahto said that while Guruji considered alcohol to be harmful to society, the current Hemant Soren-led government is focused on boosting the state treasury through liquor sales, despite Jharkhand being rich in mineral resources.
Government’s Dual Standards and Lack of Clarity on PESA
Mahto also took a dig at the state government’s inconsistent approach towards PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, pointing out that the Chief Minister did not even attend related discussions. He emphasized that the PESA Act must be implemented in its original spirit to honor the sentiments of the people.
He further said the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) remains in disarray, causing significant anger among the youth due to ongoing recruitment irregularities.
Intellectuals and Youth Join AJSU
The event also marked a significant influx of professionals and youth into AJSU Party, signaling growing public disenchantment with the current administration. Dozens of new members were welcomed with party stoles by Sudesh Mahto and Jharkhand movement veteran Praveen Prabhakar.
Prominent among those who joined the party included:
Sanjay Sahu
Dr. Amit Kumar Sahu
Dr. Abhishek Jha
Dr. Ambuj Mishra
Mohan Gop
Rohit Prajapati
Subhash Gop
Devendra Sahu
Amit Sahu
Senior Leaders Present
Senior party leaders present at the ceremony included:
Sanjay Mehta
Harish Kumar
Deepak Mahto
Dr. Parth
District President Sanjay Mahto
Media Coordinator Parwaz Khan
Imtiyaz Ahmed Nazmi
Chetan Prakash
Ajit Kumar
