Ranchi, Jul 1 (PTI) The Jharkhand BJP has said it will stage demonstrations in all district headquarters on Tuesday evening in protest against alleged police action on tribals during ‘Hul Diwas’ celebrations in Sahebganj.
The police on Monday fired tear gas shells and baton-charged a group of people protesting the dismantling of a stage allegedly by Sahibganj district authorities ahead of an official function to mark 'Hul Diwas' (Rebellion Day) in Bhognadih area.
Bhognadih is the birthplace of tribal icons Sido and Kanhu Murmu, brothers who led the Santhal rebellion against the British rule and local landlords in 1855-56. 'Hul Diwas' is observed on June 30 to commemorate the tribal uprising.
"We will burn the effigy of the Jharkhand government in all district headquarters at 4 pm on Tuesday to protest against the police action on the tribal community in Bhognadih on ‘Hul Diwas’," Jharkhand BJP general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu said.
The ‘Adivasi Bachao Morcha’ and ‘Kendriya Sarna Sthal Siram Toli Bachao Morcha’ have also said leaders of the outfits will stage demonstrations at Ranchi's Albert Ekka Chowk on Tuesday evening.