BJP and RSS Accused of Plotting to Reduce Tribal Seats in Jharkhand Delimitation

In a recent statement, leaders of the Indian National Congress have accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of conspiring to reduce the number of parliamentary and state assembly seats reserved for tribal communities in Jharkhand. The allegation comes as the state prepares for a delimitation exercise that could redraw constituency boundaries and alter reservation patterns. Congress officials say the move would undermine the political representation of tribals, who have historically relied on reserved seats to safeguard their interests. The BJP and RSS have denied any involvement in such a scheme, maintaining that delimitation will be conducted impartially. The dispute has intensified political tensions in the state ahead of the next general elections.