Ranchi, Nov. 10 -- The BJP on Tuesday took out a torchlight procession in Ranchi demanding justice for tribal activist Nisha Bhagat, the arrest of those named in the case and a CBI investigation into her death.
The procession, organised by the BJP's Ranchi Metropolitan unit, was led by former MP and senior tribal leader Sameer Oraon. Hundreds of party workers carrying burning torches, placards and party flags marched from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk, where they staged a protest.
Oraon alleged that the death of Bhagat, who had raised issues concerning tribal rights, land transactions and religious conversion, raised serious questions about the administration's response to her complaints and concerns over her safety.
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