02.03.2005 - Source: BBC News

Disputes on state-governments in Jharkhand and Bihar; both houses of parliament adjourned after protests by opposition BJP ("India opposition party up in arms") [#29589],  [ID 7380]

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03.02.2005 - Source: BBC News

Bihar, Jharkhand: At least 20 people have been killed in poll-related violence as millions of voters turned out to cast their ballots in three Indian states. ("Blast ahead of Indian state polls") [#28734],  [ID 7381]

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25.02.2004 - Source: US Department of State

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2003 ("Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2003") [#19765],  [ID 7382]

"[...] Numerous tribal movements demanded the protection of land and property rights. The Jharkhand Movement in Bihar and Orissa and the Bodo Movement in Assam reflected deep economic and social grievances among indigenous peoples. As a result of complaints, largely tribal-populated states were created in 2000 from the Jharkand area of Bihar and the Chhattisgrah region of Madhya Pradesh. There was also some local autonomy for tribal people in the northeast. [...]"

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