Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Confident in BJP’s Jharkhand Election Prospects
Ranchi, Jharkhand – Assam Chief Minister and BJP’s Jharkhand assembly co-incharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed confidence in the BJP forming the government in Jharkhand. Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma stated, “Our government will be formed here (in Jharkhand).”
He mentioned ongoing discussions about seat sharing, with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) contesting 10 seats, Janata Dal (United) 2 seats, and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) 1 seat. Adjustments may occur, but this is the current plan.
The Jharkhand assembly polls are scheduled in two phases on November 13 and 20, with vote counting on November 23. The BJP has announced its first list of 66 candidates, including state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar and other notable candidates.
BJP will contest alongside NDA allies AJSU, JDU, and LJP. AJSU will contest 10 seats, JDU 2 seats, and LJP 1 seat, while BJP will contest the remaining 68 seats.
Meanwhile, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that the INDIA bloc, including Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress, will contest 70 of the 81 seats. Talks are ongoing with RJD and Left parties for the remaining seats.
In the 2019 elections, the UPA alliance, including JMM and Congress, won 47 seats, defeating BJP’s 25 seats.
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Assam CM -: Assam CM refers to the Chief Minister of Assam, a state in India. The current Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India known for its rich mineral resources and diverse culture.
AJSU -: AJSU stands for All Jharkhand Students Union, a regional political party in Jharkhand.
JDU -: JDU stands for Janata Dal (United), a political party in India.
LJP -: LJP stands for Lok Janshakti Party, a political party in India.
Babulal Marandi -: Babulal Marandi is a politician in India and a member of the BJP. He was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
INDIA bloc -: INDIA bloc refers to a coalition of political parties in India, including JMM and Congress, working together for elections.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a political party in Jharkhand.
Congress -: Congress refers to the Indian National Congress, one of the oldest political parties in India.
UPA -: UPA stands for United Progressive Alliance, a coalition of political parties in India led by the Congress party.
