Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has openly criticised the BJP, accusing the party of inciting Hindu-Muslim divisions and neglecting marginalised communities ahead of the state assembly polls. Responding to recent remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Soren questioned the BJP's focus on border security and alleged issues with Bangladeshi infiltration. According to ANI, Soren urged BJP leaders to hold Prime Minister Narendra Modi accountable for the handling of these security concerns, stressing that they control the central government and the Border Security Force (BSF).

Soren addressed a gathering in Deoghar, Jharkhand, where he underscored the BJP’s alleged role in "stirring up Hindu-Muslim tensions," which he described as harmful to community relations. According to Soren, BJP leaders should question why issues of infiltration and communal discord continue under the current leadership.