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Jharkhand CM Seeks Centre's "Elder Brother" Support for State's Growth

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has appealed to the Central Government to play a supportive "elder brother" role for the state, which he likened to a newborn child requiring nurturing. His comments came after the Governor's address on the first day of the state's Budget Session. Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore noted a shortage of financial resources and stated better performance would be possible with more central support. The session, running for 17 days, will see the presentation of the annual budget and be conducted partially through a paperless system.

Key Points: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Seeks Special Support from Centre

  • CM seeks special Central support
  • State described as "newborn child"
  • Budget Session commences in Ranchi
  • Finance Minister highlights resource shortage
  • Session to be partially paperless
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"Centre should pay attention to role of elder brother": CM Hemant Soren seeks support for Jharkhand

CM Hemant Soren urges Central Govt to play "elder brother" role for Jharkhand, a "newborn" state facing challenges, during Budget Session.

"the Central Government should pay special attention to the role of elder brother. - Hemant Soren"

Ranchi, February 19

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the media following the Governor's speech on the first day of the Jharkhand Assembly's Budget Session.

While talking to the media, the Chief Minister urged the Central Government to provide special attention to the state, citing it as a "newborn child" that requires nurturing and support to grow. The Chief Minister stated that he has high expectations from the Government of India to play a supportive role in addressing the challenges the people of Jharkhand are currently facing.

Hemant Soren said, "It is natural that our state is poor and backward. It is a new state and it has to take care of a newborn child. In such a situation, we also have expectations from the Government of India. We will work according to our capabilities. There are many needs, many challenges. For that, somewhere the Central Government should pay special attention to the role of elder brother."

Meanwhile, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore on Wednesday said, "Today is the first day of the session, the Governor's address was peaceful... If anyone feels there is scope for criticism on any point, then it is the responsibility of the ruling party to remove the doubts in the minds of the opposition... The Governor said in his address that there is a shortage of financial resources, if we get more support from the Centre, we can perform even better..."

On Wednesday, the Budget Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly commenced in Ranchi with the address of Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato informed the House that the fifth Budget Session will have a total of 17 working days during which policies, schemes and financial priorities of the state will be discussed.

During the session, the Third Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2025-26 and the Annual Budget for 2026-27, to be presented on 24 February, will be tabled. The Speaker urged members to participate in meaningful and fact-based discussions on demands for grants and cut motions. The proceedings are being conducted partially paperless through the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA), and various issues related to public interest are slated for deliberation.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While support is needed, states also need to show fiscal responsibility. The "elder brother" analogy is nice, but both need to work together. Hope the budget session leads to constructive plans, not just requests for funds.
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Priyanka N
As someone from a tribal family in Jharkhand, I've seen little change. The government talks of challenges but where is the action? Schools lack teachers, hospitals lack doctors. Both state and centre need to stop blaming each other and deliver. 🏥
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Aman W
Good to see the session going paperless with NEVA. That's a step forward. Now, the discussions need to be about concrete solutions for employment and harnessing renewable energy potential in the state.
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Karthik V
The "newborn child" argument has its limits. The state was formed over 20 years ago. Yes, support is needed, but where is the accountability for the funds already allocated? We need transparency in how money is spent on ground projects.
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Michael C
Interesting dynamic. The finance minister's point about removing opposition's doubts is key for healthy democracy. Hope the 17-day session focuses on bipartisan problem-solving for Jharkhand's development.

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