BJP Criticizes JMM’s Candidate List for Jharkhand Elections
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo criticized the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) for practicing ‘parivarvaad’ or dynastic politics. This came after JMM released its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Key Candidates from JMM
According to the list, Chief Minister Hemant Soren will contest from the Barhait Assembly constituency. His wife, Kalpana Soren, is set to contest from the Gandey seat, and his younger brother, Basant Soren, will run for the Dumka seat.
BJP’s Stance
Pratul Shah Deo labeled the list as a ‘dance of dynasty,’ questioning the need for multiple family members to contest. He expressed confidence that the JMM government would be ousted, stating, “I don’t think Hemant Soren government is going to return to power this time.”
JMM’s Response
JMM leader Manoj Pandey dismissed the BJP’s claims, describing the list as ‘balanced’ and finalized after thorough discussions. He predicted a 90% strike rate for JMM, expecting to win more than 60 seats with alliance numbers.
Election Details
The Jharkhand assembly polls are scheduled for November 13 and 20, with results to be announced on November 23. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) also released a list of six candidates, in alliance with Congress and JMM. The JMM and Congress will share 70 seats, while RJD and Left parties will split the remaining 11.
Doubts Revealed
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the two major political parties in India, known for its nationalist policies.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. It is a regional political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand, focusing on the rights of tribal people.
Dynastic Politics -: Dynastic politics refers to political power being passed down within a family, like a dynasty, where family members hold important positions.
Pratul Shah Deo -: Pratul Shah Deo is a spokesperson for the BJP, meaning he speaks on behalf of the party and shares their views with the public.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a leader of the JMM. He is part of a political family involved in Jharkhand’s politics.
RJD -: RJD stands for Rashtriya Janata Dal. It is another political party in India, mainly active in the state of Bihar, and sometimes allies with other parties.
Assembly Elections -: Assembly elections are held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state in India. These representatives make laws and policies for the state.
