The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress went up in arms on Thursday, protesting the amendment to the MMDR [Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)] Act passed by the Lok Sabha (LS) on Wednesday that reportedly seeks to take away the states’ rights to levy cess or any other tax on major minerals

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren opposes the Mines Bill, asserting minerals and land belong to Jharkhand, warning of mass protests.

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress went up in arms on Thursday, protesting the amendment to the MMDR [Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)] Act…