Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Talks About Upcoming Assembly Elections
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 1: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that the government is actively working on various schemes as the state prepares for Assembly elections later this year. He stated, “The government is doing its work. Assembly elections are approaching. The Election Commission of India will do its work (announce the date for polls).”
When asked about election preparations, CM Soren said, “We have been doing work. It is not like that work is being done today only. Are the elderly getting pensions since yesterday only? Three years have passed. There are a lot of schemes (being run by the government). How many will I count?”
Regarding seat-sharing and opposition meetings, Soren commented, “They (the opposition) are involved in their matters. We are busy with our matters. Whenever such a need arises (seat-sharing), we will sit if the time allows.”
Jharkhand is expected to hold elections for its 81-member legislative assembly by December 2024, as the current government’s tenure ends in January 2025. The Election Commission is yet to announce the election schedule.
On September 24, a delegation from the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, reviewed poll preparedness in Jharkhand. The Commission directed central and state enforcement agencies to curb the influence of money power. During the two-day review visit, representatives from various political parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National Congress, National People’s Party, AJSU Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Rashtriya Janata Dal, met with the Commission.
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Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its forests, waterfalls, and rich mineral resources.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party.
Assembly elections -: Assembly elections are held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state. These representatives make laws and policies for the state.
Election Commission of India -: The Election Commission of India is a government body that conducts and oversees elections in India. It ensures that elections are fair and free.
seat-sharing -: Seat-sharing is an arrangement where different political parties agree on how many seats each will contest in an election. This is often done to avoid splitting votes.
opposition meetings -: Opposition meetings are gatherings of political parties that are not in power. They discuss strategies to challenge the ruling party in elections.
poll preparedness -: Poll preparedness refers to the readiness of the state and its officials to conduct elections smoothly. This includes things like voter lists, polling stations, and security arrangements.