Jharkhand Assembly to discuss amended mines law, SIR at two-day special session from Nov. 25
The ruling alliance in Jharkhand has been protesting against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act that was passed in Parliament in August, and the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly will convene a two-day special session from November 25 to discuss the amended Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, an official announced.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, arguing that it undermines the state's authority to tax mineral rights and land. The bill passed in Parliament in August.
The state government's decision to hold a special session stems from protests against the amended mining law and the SIR of electoral rolls. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore informed that during the session, discussions would center on the impacts of the mining law amendments, which are expected to lead to financial losses for the state. The government will respond according to the Assembly's resolutions.
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