Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Criticizes INDI Bloc Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly Polls
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan expressed criticism towards the INDI bloc before the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand. He accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress party of not fulfilling their past promises and introducing new ones without delivering results. Chauhan stated that the INDI bloc’s promises are unreliable, claiming that people do not trust them, while the BJP always keeps its promises.
On Tuesday, the INDI bloc released a joint manifesto for the Jharkhand assembly polls, pledging seven guarantees. These include an LPG cylinder at Rs 450, 10 lakh jobs, 7 kg ration per person, the implementation of the Sarna Religion Code, a Rs 2,500 honorarium for women, and increased reservations for ST, SC, and OBC communities. The manifesto was unveiled by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders, including Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir and Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
The Jharkhand Assembly, consisting of 81 members, will hold elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with vote counting on November 23. There are 2.6 crore eligible voters, including 1.31 crore male and 1.29 crore female voters, along with 11.84 lakh first-time voters and 66.84 lakh young voters. In the 2020 Assembly election, JMM won 30 seats, BJP 25 seats, and Congress 16 seats. In 2014, BJP secured 37 seats, JMM 19 seats, and Congress 6 seats.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is part of the central government of India and is responsible for a specific department or ministry, like education or health.
Shivraj Singh Chauhan -: Shivraj Singh Chauhan is an Indian politician who is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
INDI bloc -: The INDI bloc refers to a group of political parties in India that have come together to contest elections, often against the ruling party or coalition.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) -: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is a political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand, which focuses on the rights and development of the tribal communities in the region.
Congress -: Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is one of the major political parties in India, known for its role in the Indian independence movement and its long history in Indian politics.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India, known for its nationalist policies and leadership.
Manifesto -: A manifesto is a public declaration of policies and promises made by a political party before elections, outlining what they plan to do if they win.
LPG -: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is a type of gas used for cooking and heating in homes.
Reservations -: In India, reservations refer to a system where a certain percentage of seats in government jobs and educational institutions are set aside for people from certain underprivileged communities.
Jharkhand Assembly -: The Jharkhand Assembly is the legislative body of the Indian state of Jharkhand, where elected representatives make laws and decisions for the state.
