Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Key Candidates Announced
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has unveiled its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, scheduled for November 13 and 20. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will run from the Barhait constituency, while his wife, Kalpana Soren, will contest from Gandey. Other notable candidates include MT Raja from Rajmahal and Dhananjay Soren from Boriyo.
Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has released a list of six candidates. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confirmed that seat-sharing talks have concluded, and the INDIA alliance remains united, with support for Hemant Soren as Chief Minister.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) expressed dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement but announced it would field candidates in 15 seats. Earlier, Hemant Soren and Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir announced that JMM and Congress would share 70 seats, while RJD and Left parties would share 11.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also announced its first list of 66 candidates. Babulal Marandi will contest from Dhanwar, and other candidates include Lobin Hembrom from Borio and Sita Soren from Jamtara.
The elections will occur in two phases, with votes counted on November 23.
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Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its rich mineral resources and beautiful forests.
Assembly Elections -: Assembly elections are held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state in India. These representatives make important decisions and laws for the state.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is a politician in India and the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) -: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is a political party in India that mainly operates in the state of Jharkhand. It focuses on the rights and development of the tribal people in the region.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) -: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Bihar. It is part of the INDIA alliance for the Jharkhand elections.
INDIA alliance -: The INDIA alliance is a coalition of different political parties in India that come together to contest elections. They work together to increase their chances of winning.
Communist Party of India (CPI) -: The Communist Party of India (CPI) is one of the oldest political parties in India. It follows the principles of communism, which focuses on equality and the welfare of all people.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its focus on nationalism and development.
Barhait -: Barhait is a constituency in Jharkhand from where Hemant Soren is contesting the elections. A constituency is a specific area whose residents vote for their representative.
