Jharkhand CM Urges Modi to Reconsider Mining Bill Passed Today

On August 13, 2026, Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, urged Narendra Modi to reconsider the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament earlier that day. The bill restricts States' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and lands, which could reduce Jharkhand's fiscal space and affect its ability to address social and environmental costs of mining. Soren cited the State’s heavy reliance on mining revenue for welfare programs and argued for consultations with other mineral-producing states before implementing the law. He also sought intervention from Droupadi Murmu and Rahul Gandhi, reserving Jharkhand's right to pursue legal remedies if necessary.