Nisha Bhagat case: MP cornered Hemant Sarkar by mentioning Facebook Live


A very sensational and shocking case has come to light from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, which has heated up the political and social atmosphere of the entire state. There has been an uproar in the political circles after the death of tribal leader and social activist Nisha Bhagat under suspicious circumstances. Just before her death, Nisha Bhagat had come live on social media platform Facebook and made serious and sharp allegations against Hemant government, local administration and some people associated with land business. Since this whole incident came to light, the opposition parties have become aggressive and questions are being continuously raised on the government. As soon as the matter gained momentum, there was a stir in the administrative circles and the police administration started investigating this sensitive matter thoroughly from every aspect.

Facebook Live video and Nisha Bhagat’s last serious allegations

On the day of the incident, what Nisha Bhagat said live on Facebook shocked the listeners. During the video, she looked quite hurt and under mental stress, and tearfully expressed the pain of how she was being continuously harassed for raising her voice on tribal rights and land related issues. In the video, he directly raised questions on the working style of Hemant government and said that there is no safe environment left for the general public and especially women and social workers in the state. During this live session, he also mentioned the police officers of Pithoria police station area and other influential names like Ajay Tirkey, which made the matter more serious. Shortly after this video went viral on social media, the news of his demise left the tribal community of the entire state in deep shock.

Attack by opposition parties, demand for resignation and justice from Hemant government

After this sensitive episode came to light, the political parties of Jharkhand have opened a front against the current Hemant government of the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party and other opposition leaders have strongly stated that this is not just a case of suicide, but the result of administrative failure and political patronage. Opposition leaders have demanded that all the people whose names have appeared in Facebook Live should be detained with immediate effect and they should be strictly interrogated. He also says that if the government and administration had taken cognizance of Nisha Bhagat’s complaints in time and provided her security, then perhaps the life of a promising tribal daughter would not have been lost in this manner. Continuous protests and candle marches are being taken out by various social organizations and political parties across the state regarding this incident.

High level investigation of the case and further action of police administration

As the controversy escalated, there has been a huge pressure on Jharkhand Police and Administration for a fair investigation. Police officials say that the last video clip, call details and digital evidence going viral on social media have been preserved and their forensic investigation is being done. By recording the statements of the deceased’s family members and close ones, efforts are being made to get to the bottom of what circumstances forced them to take this dreadful step. It is being assured by the government and the administrative department that on the basis of whatever facts come to light in the investigation, strict action will be taken as per law so that the victim’s family can get complete justice. However, there is a strong murmur among the public and political circles that unless the people named in this case are tightened with complete transparency, this political turmoil is not going to subside.