Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Jharkhand’s Ruling Party
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam and BJP’s co-incharge for Jharkhand, criticized the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party. He accused the JMM, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, of keeping the state in poverty. Sarma emphasized that the BJP’s election manifesto was carefully prepared over several months, ensuring no financial issues due to Jharkhand’s natural resources. He expressed confidence in Jharkhand’s potential to become prosperous.
Voter Turnout in Jharkhand Elections
The first phase of Jharkhand’s assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 64.86% across 43 constituencies, surpassing the 2019 elections. The Election Commission of India reported enthusiastic participation, especially in tribal areas affected by extremism. Voters included first-timers, the elderly, women, and people with disabilities.
Upcoming Election Phases
The BJP-led NDA aims to replace the JMM-led coalition, with key figures like CM Hemant Soren and former CM Champai Soren in the race. The next phase of elections for 38 seats is scheduled for November 20, with vote counting on November 23.
Doubts Revealed
Assam -: Assam is a state in northeastern India, known for its tea plantations and rich cultural heritage.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal of a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its forests, wildlife, and mineral resources.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a political party in Jharkhand, led by Hemant Soren.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India, known for its nationalist policies.
Election manifesto -: An election manifesto is a document released by political parties before elections, outlining their plans and promises if they win.
Voter turnout -: Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in an election. It shows how many people participated in choosing their leaders.
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, a coalition of political parties in India led by the BJP.
Assembly elections -: Assembly elections are held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state in India, similar to choosing class representatives in school.
