One has to face consequences for mistakes: Jharkhand Governor on CM’s mining lease case

Governor Radhakrishnan stresses need for stern action against organised crime & Maoists in Jharkhand. He said consequences must be faced for mistakes and denied allegations of partisan role. He also said he won't breach SC's 50% cap on quota and will take strong action against Maoists. He's open to all & working for best interest of Jharkhand people.

Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan on October 1 said one has to face consequences for one’s actions, referring to the mining lease case involving Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

In an interview to PTI, Mr. Radhakrishnan also stressed on the need for stern action against organised crime and Maoists in the state, expressing strong displeasure over the manner in which criminal gangs were “operating from jail” and security personnel were being killed by red rebels.

He termed criminal activities from prisons and the killing of security personnel by communist ultras as "worrisome" and "painful".

The Governor asserted in his interview that "one should be ready to face the consequences for their actions", stating that "sensational issues cannot be addressed in haste" while talking about the illegal mining case involving Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

A controversy broke out over Chief Minister Hemant Soren allegedly misusing his power to allot a stone mining lease to himself.

BJP leader Raghubar Das accused Soren of wrongdoing last year and sought his removal under Article 192 of the Constitution. The matter which was raised through a formal complaint by the state BJP unit was referred by the then Governor Ramesh Bais to the Election Commission.

The courts of law are also hearing cases connected to the allegations, while a money laundering probe has also been launched by the Enforcement directorate against the chief minister.