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Jharkhand govt to convene special Assembly session on 11 Nov to pass resolution on Sarna Code

The resolution will seek a special column for followers of the Sarna religion, who are not presently classified as a separate entity, in the Census 2021

Jharkhand govt to convene special Assembly session on 11 Nov to pass resolution on Sarna Code

File image of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. News18

Ranchi: The Jharkhand government has decided to convene a special Assembly session on Wednesday to pass a resolution for the provision of a separate Sarna Code for tribals in the state and forward it to the Centre.

The decision in this regard was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Monday, a government spokesperson said.

The council of ministers approved holding of the fourth special session of the fifth Jharkhand Assembly on 11 November, he said.

The resolution will seek a special column for followers of the Sarna religion in the Census 2021. At present, they are not classified as a separate entity.

Updated Date: November 10, 2020 13:16:05 IST

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