– Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren revealed reasons for joining BJP, including lack of platform to express views and concern over Bangladeshi infiltration
– Soren highlighted issue of infiltrators occupying lands of tribals, endangering dignity of women
– He expressed concern that existence of tribal society in Santhal Pargana is in danger if intruders are not stopped
– Soren praised BJP as being serious on the issue and expressed faith in leadership of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah
– Union Home Minister Amit Shah also raised concerns about illegal immigrants marrying tribal women and reducing tribal population in Jharkhand
– Soren, who will join BJP on August 30, had previously served as chief minister of Jharkhand before resigning for current CM Hemant Soren