Former BJP Leaders Join JMM and Meet Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, former BJP leaders Dr. Lois Marandi, Kunal Sarangi, and Ganesh Mahali have joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren. Dr. Lois Marandi, previously a BJP Vice President, expressed her dissatisfaction with the BJP’s decision to field her in Barhait instead of Dumka, where she has served for 24 years. She stated, “I need a platform to serve the people,” and was welcomed by CM Hemant Soren.
Kunal Sarangi, another former BJP leader, criticized the BJP, claiming that promotion within the party required “degrees in corruption.” He expressed happiness in returning to JMM, the party where he began his political journey.
Upcoming Elections in Jharkhand
Jharkhand will hold elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with results announced on November 23. The INDIA bloc, including JMM and Congress, will contest 70 of the 81 seats. The BJP, in alliance with AJSU, JD-U, and LJP, will contest 68 seats. In the 2019 elections, the UPA, including JMM, won 47 seats, defeating the BJP’s 25 seats.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It focuses on the rights and development of tribal communities.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, a state in eastern India. He is a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party.
Dumka -: Dumka is a district in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is known for its tribal population and cultural heritage.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a coalition of political parties in India that come together to contest elections. They work together to increase their chances of winning seats.