Jharkhand Elections: BJP and INDIA Bloc Announce Candidates and Alliances
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. Former Chief Ministers Champai Soren and Babulal Marandi are among the candidates, with Soren contesting from Saraikella and Marandi from Dhanwar. The BJP is contesting in alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United), and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), covering 68 seats.
Meanwhile, the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance, part of the INDIA bloc, has finalized its seat-sharing agreement. Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that JMM and Congress will contest 70 of the 81 seats, with discussions ongoing for the remaining seats with other INDIA alliance parties.
In a significant development, former BJP MLA Kedar Hajra and ex-AJSU vice president Umakant Rajak have joined JMM, boosting the party ahead of the elections. The nomination process for the first phase has begun, with elections scheduled for November 13 and 20, and results to be announced on November 23.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at an event in Ranchi, emphasized the need for a caste census and criticized the unequal wealth distribution in India. He highlighted the lack of representation for marginalized communities in various sectors, including Bollywood.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the leading parties in the country.
INDIA Bloc -: The INDIA Bloc is a coalition of political parties in India that have come together to contest elections against the BJP. It includes parties like the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and others.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its rich mineral resources and tribal culture. It was formed in the year 2000, separating from Bihar.
AJSU -: AJSU stands for All Jharkhand Students Union, which is a regional political party in Jharkhand. It often forms alliances with larger parties during elections.
JD-U -: JD-U stands for Janata Dal (United), a political party in India that is mainly active in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. It often forms alliances with other parties for elections.
LJP -: LJP stands for Lok Janshakti Party, a political party in India. It was founded by Ram Vilas Paswan and is mainly active in Bihar and Jharkhand.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a political party in Jharkhand. It is currently leading the ruling coalition in the state.
Caste Census -: A caste census is a survey conducted to collect data on the different castes in a region. It helps in understanding the social structure and planning policies for social welfare.
Wealth Inequality -: Wealth inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth among people in a society. It means some people have a lot more money and resources than others, which can lead to social issues.