Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Confident in BJP’s Victory in Jharkhand Elections
As the Jharkhand assembly elections approach, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA’s ability to form a government. He highlighted that while the INDIA bloc is still forming alliances, the BJP is actively campaigning. Manjhi stated, “NDA is going to form the government there with the majority.”
BJP’s Campaign and Promises
BJP leader Sita Soren, who has been given a ticket from the Jamtara seat, emphasized her commitment to winning with a full majority. She criticized the current government for increasing corruption and crime, promising that the BJP would bring change. Sita Soren also mentioned the temporary nature of the ‘maiya samman yojana’ scheme, which she claims is a tactic to gain women’s votes.
Background on Sita Soren
Sita Soren, a former JMM MLA and the wife of Hemant Soren’s late elder brother, joined the BJP in March. She previously lost the Lok Sabha polls from Dumka to JMM’s Nalin Soren. The BJP has announced its first list of 66 candidates, including former Chief Ministers Champai Soren and Babulal Marandi, as the JMM-led alliance finalizes its seat-sharing agreement.
Doubts Revealed
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the government who is in charge of a specific department or ministry, like education or health, at the national level in India.
Jitan Ram Manjhi -: Jitan Ram Manjhi is an Indian politician who has served in various political roles, including as the Chief Minister of Bihar, and is currently a Union Minister.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India led by the BJP.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India known for its rich mineral resources and diverse culture.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc refers to a group of political parties in India that are forming alliances to contest elections against the BJP-led NDA.
Sita Soren -: Sita Soren is a politician who was previously a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and is now a candidate for the BJP in the Jharkhand elections.
JMM -: JMM stands for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which is a regional political party in Jharkhand.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, which is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature of a state in India.
