Jharkhand Elections: Hemant Soren and Shibu Soren Lead Campaign
As the Jharkhand assembly elections approach, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced its star campaigners, with Party President Shibu Soren at the forefront. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the central leadership, joined by key party figures like Nalin Soren, Kalpana Murmu Soren, and others. The elections will occur in two phases on November 13 and 20, with results on November 23.
Hemant Soren declared that the INDIA bloc, including JMM and Congress, will contest 70 out of 81 seats, while discussions continue with RJD and Left parties for the remaining seats. Meanwhile, the BJP has released its candidate list, with Babulal Marandi contesting from Dhanwar. The BJP will partner with AJSU, JD-U, and LJP, contesting 68 seats, while AJSU, JD-U, and LJP will contest 10, 2, and 1 seat respectively.
In the 2019 elections, the UPA, including JMM, Congress, and RJD, won 47 seats, defeating the BJP’s 25 seats in the 81-member assembly.
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Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India known for its rich mineral resources and diverse culture. It was formed in the year 2000, separating from Bihar.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party. He is known for his work in improving the state’s infrastructure and welfare schemes.
Shibu Soren -: Shibu Soren is a veteran Indian politician and the founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He has been a significant figure in Jharkhand’s political landscape for many years.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) -: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is a political party in Jharkhand that primarily focuses on the rights and development of tribal communities in the state.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a coalition of political parties in India, including the JMM and Congress, that come together to contest elections against other parties like the BJP.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India known for its nationalist policies. It is one of the two largest parties in India, along with the Congress.
AJSU -: AJSU stands for All Jharkhand Students Union, a regional political party in Jharkhand that often aligns with larger parties like the BJP during elections.
JD-U -: JD-U stands for Janata Dal (United), a political party in India that often forms alliances with other parties for elections. It is primarily active in Bihar and Jharkhand.
LJP -: LJP stands for Lok Janshakti Party, a political party in India that is known for its influence in Bihar and sometimes forms alliances with other parties like the BJP.
UPA -: UPA stands for United Progressive Alliance, a coalition of center-left political parties in India, led by the Congress party. It often competes against the BJP-led alliances in elections.
