Jharkand yet to see a stable Govt in the state

 Despite the numerous political outfits that have mushroomed in the past decade, there's no sign of any ideologically coherent and stable coalition. The state has already witnessed seven governments in last 10 years.

The only thing certain about politics in Jharkhand is that it's uncertain. The powerful tribal movement that led the struggle for a separate state is now fragmented.

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's move to allow the BJP to occupy the Chief Minister chair has split the party. JMM MLA Teklal Mahto claims he has the support of many MLAs and he is on his way to Delhi to meet UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.


Mahto and another MLA Nalin Soren are upset with JMM chief Shibu Soren after they were not made ministers in the current Cabinet. Teklal even walked out of the swearing ceremony in last January.

Meanwhile, Champai Soren of JMM will be meeting NDA leaders to work out the coalition. BJP President Gadkari, Rajnath Singh and Karia Munda are also expected to join.

Senior BJP Leader from the state Saryu Rai says the concern is the state might deteriorate into a Banana republic.

This mineral-rich state continues to house some of India's poorest and vulnerable people because successive governments have failed to develop public institutions and make use of the state's resources. It's also helped Maoists exploit the crisis and built a base in the state.

Tribal leaders too have moved away from the issues of their people. Most have direct interests in the mining business, others acting as proxies for big corporates.

Former chief minister Madhu Koda is already languishing in jail accused in 4000 crore rupee mining scam. Former chief minister and now the BJP's ministerial candidate Arjun Munda is believed to have struck lucrative business deals with the Tata's in Jamshedpur during his previous tenure.

Science Minister Chandra Prakash Chaudhary reportedly rules the coal mines of Ramgarh. Even BJP's chief Raghuwar Das is accused of patronising a private company by allegedly procuring tender worth 300 crore rupees. Besides, the Sorens are seen as patrons of a land grabbing racket in and around Ranchi.

The question now is whether Jharkhand will ever have a stable government and an able administration that serves its people.