Opposition demands implementation of "sarna code' in J'khand

Ranchi, Mar 12 (UNI) Opposition BJP MLAs today staged a noisy dharna in the Jharkhand Assembly demanding implementation of the 'Sarna code' for benefit of the tribal people of the state.

Raising the issue during the question hour, Chandresh Oran (BJP) demanded to implement 'Sarna code' saying the 'Christian Adivasis' were getting dual benefits of minority as well of the scheduled tribes whereas the tribals following the Sarna religion were getting one benefit that is given to only scheduled tribes.

Mr Oraon said the government had deleted the religion column which classified the exact ratio of Sarna followers and the others.

Replying to this Chief Minister Madhu Koda said the matter was related with the census department which was being intimitated.

Dissatisfied over the government's answer, Mr Oraon along with four other party members sat on Dharna in the House. Later they were brought back to their seats after intervention of senior BJP member Raghubar Das and Speaker Alamgir Alam.

Taking part in the debate Ramchandra Chandravaishi(RJD) said that like Bihar, the Jharkhand believed to provide reservation facility to the backwards.

On this Mr Koda said the matter was under consideration with the Backward Commission.

Replying to C P Singh(BJP)' question raised over providing the caste certificates to people living in rented house and had no records in ''Khatian'' Mr Koda said theose people could get their caste certificates prepared after being recommende by the ward commissioner.

Earlier, Radhakrishna Kishore(JD-U) raised the issue of constructing new secretariate and Assembly in Ranchi.

UNI