Tezzbuzz Desk- The suicide incident of Jharkhand tribal leader Nisha Bhagat has created a stir in the politics of the state. In his last social media post, he had blamed Jharkhand Police for his death. Even during Facebook Live, he raised serious questions regarding land business, working style of police and government.

After receiving information about the incident, police from Ranchi's Pithoria police station reached the spot and Nisha Bhagat was taken to RIMS Hospital in Ranchi, where doctors declared her brought dead. Police took the body into custody and conducted post-mortem at RIMS Hospital.

Police held responsible in last post

Nisha Bhagat had written in her last social media post, “Jharkhand Police is responsible for my death, neither are they afraid of missionaries, nor do they sell with money, no matter whose government it is, the land is ours, the life is ours.”

During Facebook Live, he also raised questions regarding land business and the working style of the police. After his death, the political debate regarding these statements has intensified in the state.

Babulal Marandi demanded CBI investigation

Jharkhand's Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi targeted the state government over the incident and demanded a CBI inquiry into the entire matter. He alleged that land brokers in the state are protected by the government and social workers do not get support and protection from the administration.

Babulal Marandi claimed that Nisha Bhagat had contacted the police station and asked for help. He demanded to identify and arrest the policemen who did not help and to take action against those who forced Nisha Bhagat to commit suicide.

He said that Nisha Bhagat did not commit suicide, but was forced to commit suicide. He also reiterated the demand for a CBI investigation into the entire matter.

Raghuvar Das and Champai Soren expressed grief

Former Chief Minister Raghuvar Das expressed grief over the death of Nisha Bhagat through a social media post. He alleged that tribal daughters were being tortured for speaking the truth and demanded immediate action from the government against those responsible for the incident.

Former Chief Minister Champai Soren also expressed grief over the demise of Nisha Bhagat. Describing him as a vocal voice for the rights of the tribal society, he said that his demise is an irreparable loss for the society.

Nisha Bhagat had also contested the assembly elections in 2024.

Nisha Bhagat had contested the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections on the ticket of Jharkhand Democratic Revolutionary Morcha. However, he had to face defeat in the elections.

After the incident, Jharkhand opposition leader Babulal Marandi, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato and people associated with many political parties and tribal organizations reached RIMS Hospital and raised questions regarding the matter. Leaders and organizations have demanded an impartial investigation into the incident and action against those responsible.