– Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Champai Soren announced his decision to join the BJP
– Soren praised BJP for prioritizing the protection of tribal identity in Santhal Pargana
– He criticized other parties for not addressing the issue seriously
– Soren stated that the people of Kolhan region supported him and he has decided against retiring from politics
– He mentioned the lack of a platform in his party to voice his concerns
– Soren expressed concerns over Bangladeshi infiltration in Santhal Pargana and the need for a social movement to save tribals
– He expressed confidence in PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah
– Soren asked his supporters to join him in fighting for the rights of tribals, natives, Dalits, and other marginalized groups in Jharkhand
– Champai Soren played a key role in the movement for Jharkhand’s statehood and has had a long political career
– He was Chief Minister of Jharkhand briefly while Hemant Soren was in jail, and later served as Minister of Food and Civil Supplies and Transport