Jharkhand’s ruling JMM calls Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 a “black law,” launching statewide protests in the coal belt, warning revenue and welfare hits.
In Jamshedpur, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has begun preparations for a major movement against the Mining and Minerals Act 2026. Union spokesperson Kunal Shadangi stated that while opposing the new law of the central government, they questioned its provisions. He claimed that the implementation of the new law could cause an economic loss of approximately ₹14,656 crore to Jharkhand. Shadangi stated that the reduction in revenue from mineral …