RJD’s Concerns Over Seat-Sharing in Jharkhand Elections
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) State President Sanjay Singh Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. He stated that the party was not receiving adequate representation and demanded 22 seats. Yadav emphasized the need for alliance partners to make collective statements.
RJD leader and Jharkhand Minister Satyanand Bhokta mentioned that the party is asking for the seats they won in the previous election. He acknowledged that disagreements are common in large alliances but expressed confidence in resolving issues and winning the elections.
RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari reiterated that RJD is a strong political force in Jharkhand and that the INDIA alliance would contest the elections unitedly, ensuring RJD receives its due respect.
The RJD is contesting the elections in alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress. Meanwhile, the BJP announced its first list of 66 candidates and will contest the elections in alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), and the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). Elections for all 81 seats in the Jharkhand assembly will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20.
Doubts Revealed
RJD -: RJD stands for Rashtriya Janata Dal, which is a political party in India. It is mainly active in the state of Bihar and was founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Sanjay Singh Yadav -: Sanjay Singh Yadav is a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and serves as the State President for the party in Jharkhand.
Seat-Sharing -: Seat-sharing is an arrangement between political parties where they decide how many seats each party will contest in an election. This is common in alliances to avoid competition between allied parties.
Jharkhand Elections -: These are elections held in the state of Jharkhand, India, to choose representatives for the state’s legislative assembly. The elections mentioned are scheduled for November 13 and 20.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is a political party in India that primarily focuses on the rights and development of the tribal communities in Jharkhand.
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.
AJSU -: AJSU stands for All Jharkhand Students Union, which is a regional political party in Jharkhand, India.
JD-U -: JD-U stands for Janata Dal (United), which is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Bihar.
LJP -: LJP stands for Lok Janshakti Party, which is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Bihar.
