Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has threatened the Modi government to face agitation if the the amendment of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has been passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday (August 13, 2026) is not stayed by it.

The legislative process is complete and the President is to sign it to make the Bill become law.The Bill seeks to restrict States’ powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands.

Sharing a post on social media account X Mr. Soren said, “Jharkhand will launch such a massive movement that the entire nation will witness. Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand—so why should Delhi decide on our rights and entitlements? In haste, the Central government passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, effectively tying Jharkhand’s hands and feet.”

The CM Soren has termed it a ‘black bill’ and an injustice to Jharkhand and its people.

“It is a severe blow to their development and future. Jharkhand will not tolerate this step motherly treatment. In Jharkhand, schemes providing social security to millions—such as the Maiya Samman Yojana, Abua Awas Yojana, pensions, education, health, and others—will be on the verge of closure.

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha strongly opposes this,”Mr. Soren said.

Mr.Soren asserted that if the Union government does not withdraw this black bill, Jharkhand will launch a massive movement that the entire nation will witness. Mr. Soren added that there will be fierce opposition to this in every district, every block, every panchayat, every town.