Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Jharkhand Minority Panel Chief Calls BJP's Infiltration Claim 'Ridiculous' for Ghatsila Bypoll
In a town called Ghatsila, a special election is about to happen.
One of the political parties, the BJP, is talking about people secretly coming into the country from Bangladesh.
But a leader from another party, the JMM, says this is a silly thing to worry about for this election because Ghatsila is not close to the border with Bangladesh.
He also pointed out that the main government, which is controlled by the BJP, is in charge of borders, so why haven't they stopped this before?
This JMM leader is helping his party's candidate win.
He also believes the Chief Minister and his wife are very good at winning elections.
The election is for a seat that became open because the person who held it before passed away.
The JMM's candidate is the son of the person who died, and the BJP's candidate is also from a political family.
The election will happen on November 11.
Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairman Hedayettulah Khan dismissed the BJP's Bangladeshi infiltration issue as 'ridiculous' for the Ghatsila by-poll.
Khan questioned the BJP's claims, stating Ghatsila does not share an international border and that border security is the Centre's responsibility.
He campaigned for JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren, expressing confidence in JMM's victory, attributing it to the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren.
The by-poll is necessitated by the death of JMM MLA and Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren.
The JMM-led coalition nominated Ramdas Soren's son, Somesh Chandra Soren, while the BJP-led NDA fielded Champai Soren's son, Babulal Soren.
- Who
- Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairman and JMM leader Hedayettulah Khan, BJP, JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren, BJP candidate Babulal Soren, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren
- What
- Hedayettulah Khan criticized the BJP's claims of Bangladeshi infiltration as 'ridiculous' in the context of the Ghatsila by-poll, questioning the border security and highlighting that Ghatsila does not share an international border.
- When
- November 2 (reporting date), with the bypoll scheduled for November 11.
- Where
- Ghatsila constituency, Jharkhand.
- Why
- To counter the BJP's campaign narrative and boost JMM's chances in the Ghatsila by-election.
JMM Leader Hedayettulah Khan's Stance
BJP's Stance (Implied)
Bangladeshi Infiltration Issue
JMM Leader Hedayettulah Khan's Stance
Considers the issue 'ridiculous' for the Ghatsila by-poll, pointing out the constituency's lack of an international border and questioning the timing and responsibility of border security.
BJP's Stance (Implied)
Raises the issue of Bangladeshi infiltration as a concern relevant to the by-poll campaign, implying it is a matter voters should consider.
Relevance of Infiltration Claim
JMM Leader Hedayettulah Khan's Stance
Argues that the BJP's focus on infiltration is a tactic, suggesting it is a misdirection given the geography and the central government's role in border control.
BJP's Stance (Implied)
Implies that infiltration is a significant issue that should be part of the political discourse and campaign, potentially as a way to appeal to certain voter sentiments.
- Bypoll Date
- November 11
- Constituency
- Ghatsila
- JMM Candidate
- Somesh Chandra Soren
- BJP Candidate
- Babulal Soren
- Reason for Bypoll
- Death of JMM MLA and Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren
- Campaigning Leaders (JMM)
- Hedayettulah Khan, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren
- Campaigning Leaders (BJP)
- Champai Soren's son Babulal (as candidate)
