Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], May 31 (ANI): Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi visited the land proposed for the construction of the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS-2) in Kanke area of Ranchi and said that the government should look for 'barren land'.

He alleged that farmers are being 'driven away' and warned of a protest.

'Unfortunately, the government wants to build RIMS-2 on the fertile land for farming. The government should find barren land. Farmers are being driven away from their farms. People are protesting against this, and police have been deployed here. We request the government to remove the police from here and let people do farming, otherwise there will be a protest. If needed, tribals will be brought from all over Jharkhand and a protest will be held here,' the BJP leader told ANI.

Further, Marandi also urged the Chief Minister Hemant Soren to visit the spot.

Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was welcomed by tribal artisans during his visit to Ranchi. Birla has praised Jharkhand's rich cultural and historical legacy.

Speaking to the media, he highlighted the region's spiritual and cultural significance, saying, 'Undoubtedly, Jharkhand is also a city of spirituality, religion, and culture, and the tribal communities here, who fought battles, serve as a source of inspiration for all of us.'

'Jharkhand's tribal culture, along with its natural beauty, is extraordinary. The development of Jharkhand is closely tied to the country's development in the times to come,' he added.

Referring to the legacy of freedom fighter Birsa Munda, Birla stated, 'The tribal community here is gaining respect across the nation. We celebrate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda Ji with great enthusiasm throughout the country. From the life of Lord Birsa Munda, the tribal people across the nation draw inspiration for patriotism and national pride.' (ANI)