New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday accused the Jharkhand government of orchestrating a Rs.1,500- Rs.2,000 crore fraud in the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), a fund created to aid mining-affected and tribal communities.

The party alleged that money meant for the welfare of these regions was embezzled through inflated tenders , prompting the Jharkhand high court to seek an explanation from the state government.

"The Hemant Soren government was directly trying to loot the tribals," said BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha, addressing a press conference. He claimed that the misuse of DMFT funds was first highlighted by BJP leader Babulal Marandi during a press conference in Ranchi on September 8.

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