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  • Jharkhand Election 2024: Focus On Nine Seats With Close Margins; BJP, JMM Eye Booster Shot |

    Jharkhand Vidhansabha Chunav 2024: With the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections only a fortnight away, the political parties have upped their campaigning and efforts to woo the voters. Of the 81-member assembly seat, certain seats have witnessed a close encounter while some have been strongholds of either the BJP or the Congress. With 42 seats being the majority mark, the BJP and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) are working to gain an upper hand on seats which have traditionally witnessed a close contest. 

    These nine seats are Kodarma, Mandhu, Baghmara, Jarmundi, Deoghar, Godda, Simdega, Nala, and Jama. In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP had won five and the two seats each went to the JMM and the Congress. However, the Jharkhand Lok Sabha poll result gave an edge to the BJP-All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) alliance a lead in eight of these nine seats.

    The election to these seats has also become crucial because the voters are all set to witness a united fight between two blocs – NDA and INDIA. While AJSU, JDU, BJP and LJP are part of the NDA, Congress, JMM, RJD and Left constitute the INDIA bloc.

    In the 2019 assembly elections, the lowest victory margin in these nine seats was in Simdega where Bhushan Bara of Congress defeated Shradhanand Besra of the BJP by 285 votes. In Baghmera, the BJP narrowly edged out the Congress by 824 votes. In the constituencies it didn’t win, the BJP secured the second position in four of them. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a partner of the JMM and Congress, was the runner-up in three constituencies, while the Congress and the AJSU each took second place in one constituency. Among the closely contested seats that the BJP managed to flip in 2019, it had placed as runner-up in three of them five years prior. This included Torpa, where the party narrowly lost to the JMM by just 43 votes.

    The assembly polls in Jharkhand will take place in two phases – the first phase on November 13 and the second phase on November 20. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.

  • Jharkhand Election 2024: JMM Releases 1st List Of 35 Candidates, Hemant Soren To Contest From Barhait |

    RANCHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha released its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls on Wednesday, fielding Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait and Kalpana Soren from Gandey segments. The assembly polls will be held in two phases — on November 13 and 20 — while the results will be declared on November 23.

    Hemant Soren is the sitting MLA from Barhait (ST) constituency in Sahibganj district. He won the seat by 25,740 votes over his nearest BJP rival Simon Malto in the 2019 assembly elections. His wife Kalpana Soren had won the Gandey bypoll by 27,149 votes over her nearest BJP rival Dilip Kumar Verma. The seat had fallen vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad.

    Of the 35 JMM nominees, Basant Soren, the incumbent chief minister’s brother, will contest from Dumka, Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mahto from Nala, Minister Mithilesh Thakur from Garhwa, Sonu Sudivya from Giridih and Bebi Devi from Dumri.

    Basant defeated former BJP minister Lois Marandi by over 6,842 votes in party stronghold Dumka, the constituency vacated by his elder brother Hemant Soren after he won Dumka and Barahit in the December 2019 assembly elections and decided to retain the latter.

    Assembly Speaker Mahto won Nala in Jamtara by a margin of 3,520 votes, defeating Satyanand Jha of the BJP in the last elections. Mahto had won the seat in 2005 and 2014 also.

    The other candidates announced by the JMM include Dipak Birua from Chaibasa and Kedar Hazara, a three-term sitting MLA of BJP who joined the party recently, from Jamua.

  • ‘Rat-Like RSS Invading…’: Hemant Soren Accuses BJP Of Inciting Hindu-Muslim Divisions |

    Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday compared the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) to ‘rats’ and levelled allegations over both BJP and RSS of trying to disrupt the communal harmony in the state for mere votes. 

    During a rally in Bhognadih, Sahibganj, Soren accused the BJP of inciting divisions between Hindu and Muslim communities, he specifically pointed finger at the role of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Soren questioned Assam CM’s involvement in Jharkhand at the time when, ‘tribals in his own state face atrocities.’ 

    “RSS is invading the state like rats and destroying it. Chase such forces away when you see them entering your villages with ‘handia’ and ‘daru’ (locally brewed liquor). They want to create communal disturbances and tension ahead of elections for political gains,” he said while speaking virtually from Ranchi. 

    Jharkhand CM claimed that the BJP is deliberately instigating animosity between communities. He noted few prominent incidents such as throwing meat into temples and mosques.  

    Hinting at the recent defection of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, Hemant Soren labeled the BJP as a party catering to traders and industrialists, claiming it purchases political leaders to advance its agenda. 

    Chief Minister Hemant Soren highlighted the development initiatives implemented by the JMM government aimed at benefiting the public. He pointed out that the previous BJP administration allocated only Rs 600 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) in the state. In contrast, Soren stated that his government has disbursed Rs 10,000 crore in just four years through bank credit linkages, enabling women to achieve self-reliance. 

    The state is set to hold Assembly elections next year, as the current term of the 81-seat Assembly will end on January 5, 2025.

    (With PTI inputs) 

  • Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren Joins BJP |

    Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, a long-time leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes just days after his resignation as an MLA and a minister in the Jharkhand state government.

    Emotional Transition To BJP

    Mr Soren, accompanied by a large group of his supporters, was welcomed into the BJP in Ranchi by senior party figures including Babulal Marandi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Himanta Biswa Sarma. The 67-year-old veteran politician appeared visibly emotional during the event, marking a significant shift in his political journey.

     Resignation From JMM

    Two days prior to joining the BJP, Mr Soren resigned from both his MLA position and his ministerial role in the Jharkhand Cabinet. He addressed a letter to JMM Chief Shibu Soren, expressing his disappointment with the current direction and policies of the JMM. “My decision to join the BJP is in the best interest of Jharkhand,” he stated, citing his dissatisfaction with the party’s deviation from its original principles.

     A Painful Departure

    In his resignation letter, Mr. Soren expressed deep sorrow over leaving the JMM, a party he considered his family. “I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would leave the JMM,” he wrote, adding that the events of the past few months left him with no choice but to make this difficult decision.

    Political Background And Recent Developments

    Champai Soren briefly served as the 12th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, taking office on February 2, but resigned from the position on July 3, a day before Hemant Soren, the JMM executive president, was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister. Recently, Mr Soren expressed frustration over his treatment following Hemant Soren’s return from jail, further fueling his decision to leave the JMM.

  • Two Jharkhand MLAs Disqualified Under Anti-defection Law |

    Ranchi: Jharkhand Assembly Speaker’s Tribunal on Thursday disqualified two legislators under the anti-defection law with effect from July 26. 

    The order disqualifying JMM’s Lobin Hembrom and Congress’s Jai Prakash Bhai Patel from the House came on the eve of the assembly’s six-day monsoon session beginning on Friday. 

    The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the BJP had initiated proceedings under the anti-defection law against Hembrom and Patel respectively in the Speaker’s Tribunal. 

    Hembrom contested independently from the Rajmahal Lok Sabha seat, challenging JMM’s official candidate, Vijay Hansdak. Patel, on the other hand, joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and contested from Hazaribag seat. Both, however, were defeated in the elections. 

    “Jai Prakash Bhai Patel has voluntarily given up the membership of his original political party BJP as is clear from the aforesaid facts and the circumstances and conduct of the honourable member,” Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto said. 

    The Speaker also made a similar observation on JMM’s Hembrom. 

    Hence, Patel and Hembrom were disqualified from the fifth Jharkhand Legislative Assembly with effect from July 26, Mahto said. 

    The JMM had earlier expelled Hembrom from the party for “working against the interest of the coalition” by filing nomination from the Rajmahal seat. 

    According to the seat-sharing agreement in the ruling alliance in Jharkhand, the Rajmahal seat went to JMM, which had fielded its sitting MP Vijay Hansdak. 

    Hembram, the Borio legislator, had contested from Rajmahal to protest against Hansdak’s selection by the party. 

    Responding to the development, Hembrom claimed that though the Speaker is “impartial”, he did this under pressure. 

    “Many have changed parties in the past but their cases pending for two years. What crime Lobin Hembrom had done? You give me notice at 3 pm and pronounce judgment at 4 pm,” he said. 

    Alleging that he was not given a chance to present his case, Hembrom said he would move court to seek justice. 

    The disqualified claimed that the JMM-led alliance was afraid since he was emerging as a powerful leader and would raise issues of tribals in the assembly. 

    “The people will question the chief minister about what happened to his promises of job and allowances to unemployed…land etc,” he said. 

    Leader of Opposition in Assembly Amar Kumar Bauri said it would have been better had Patl resigned himself. 

    “We had initiated an anti-defection case. The Speaker’s court has debarred his membership. It was bound to happen. We had lodged a complaint in March against him,” Bauri said.

  • BJP Conspired To End Shivraj Singh’s Political Career, Claims Congress’ Banna Gupta |

    New Delhi: Congress leader and Jharkhand Cabinet Minister Banna Gupta on Wednesday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party for conspiring against Shivraj Singh Chauhan to end his political career.

    Speaking with ANI, Banna Gupta said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party has conspired against Shivraj Singh Chauhan to end his political career, but it was the public of Madhya Pradesh which made him victorious again by 8 lakh votes.”

    He further added, “When BJP saw his popularity and felt difficult to end his career, they placed him in the Modi 3.0 cabinet and made him in charge of Jharkhand. But BJP’s formulas and tactics will not work in Jharkhand because of their ill deeds.

    “They tried to diminish the constitution, in 2018 they tried to change the SC-ST law and now they were trying to turn the democracy into indentured labour. Their narrative was spotted by everyone in Jharkhand and in the whole nation. This is the reason behind the destruction of their 400-paar agenda and they were left with only 241 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024,” said Banna Gupta.

    The reaction came after BJP’s senior leader and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was made the in-charge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma co-in-charge of Jharkhand BJP in the run-up to the upcoming state assembly elections.

    Earlier, on June 10, after the swearing-in of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Kalpana Soren as MLA from Gandey assembly constituency, Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta expressed confidence that JMM will form government in Jharkhand again with full majority.

    Banna Gupta said, “Kalpana Soren is a very intelligent, educated woman. She was a housewife but after the way her husband was humiliated, tortured and sent to jail, she came out to fulfil her husband’s responsibility and protect the people. She has won the election from Gandey. In the coming time, our government will be formed again in Jharkhand and it will be with full majority.”

    He further said that the focus of the JMM government was to give jobs to the youth.”Whether it is the Surgeon pension scheme, Old pension scheme, or Jal Samriddhi Yojana we have done a lot of public-centric work. Our focus is on employment to the youth and we have prepared a lot of schemes to provide them jobs,” he added. 

  • sita soren joined bjp Sita Soren joined BJP

    New Delhi. Sita Soren, daughter-in-law of Shibu Soren, founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and leader of separate Jharkhand movement, has left the party. She has joined BJP after resigning from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Assembly. This is a big blow for JMM before the Lok Sabha elections. sita soren joined bjp

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    It is noteworthy that just a few days ago, Hemant Soren went to jail in a corruption case, due to which he had to leave the post of Chief Minister and now his sister-in-law has left the party. It is noteworthy that Sita Soren is a three-time MLA from Jama Assembly seat and is the wife of late Durga Soren, a senior leader of Shibu Soren. sita soren joined bjp

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    However, at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, party general secretary Vinod Tawde got him membership of the BJP. Jharkhand BJP in-charge Laxmikant Bajpai was also present on the occasion. On this occasion, Sita Soren said – I am leaving the great Soren family of Jharkhand and joining the huge family of Modi ji. Seeing people's faith in Modi ji, I am joining this family.

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    Sita Soren said- I also struggled a lot in Jharkhand. Stayed in JMM for 14 years. Jharkhand became a separate state under the leadership of my father-in-law and late husband. His dream was for the development of the state, but it remained unfulfilled. He said- Today the people of Jharkhand want change. Jharkhand doesn't have to be bowed down to save it, that's why I joined BJP.

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    I hope my husband's dream comes true. In the coming days, lotus will bloom on all the 14 seats. It is being told that she was angry with Champai Soren being made the Chief Minister after Hemant Soren's resignation. He had claimed the post of Chief Minister.

  • PM Modi targets JMM JMM means eat hard: Modi

    Dhanbad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday fiercely attacked the JMM government of the state in Jharkhand and said that JMM means eat hard. He also attacked former jailed state Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The Prime Minister is on a two-day tour of Eastern India, under which after Jharkhand and West Bengal, he is to visit Bihar on Saturday, where he will address two rallies. This will be his first visit after the formation of the government again in the state. PM Modi targets JMM

    However, on Friday, Prime Minister Modi reached Dhanbad and addressed a public meeting in Barwada. He targeted JMM and Congress, both parties of the ruling coalition in the state. Modi said- JMM means-eat a lot. Earlier, heaps of coal were found in Jharkhand, now they are found in notes. Taking a jibe at former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, he said that the echo of the slogans being raised here should reach the jail. It is noteworthy that Hemant Soren is in jail on land scam charges.

    Before reaching the meeting place in Dhanbad, Prime Minister Modi conducted a road show. Earlier, he dedicated the Haral factory in Sindri, Dhanbad to the country. While addressing the gathering there, the Prime Minister said – I had resolved to start the Hural factory. This was Modi's guarantee and today this guarantee was fulfilled. The Prime Minister launched and laid the online foundation stone of schemes worth Rs 35 thousand seven hundred crore in Jharkhand.

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  • ‘Partner Of A Jharkhandi Warrior’: Hemant Soren’s Wife Kalpana’s Emotional Post On 18th Wedding Anniversary |

    Ranchi: Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana Soren shared an emotional post on the occasion of their 18th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. In her post, Kalpana asserted that she is the ”life partner of a warrior” and will always be his strength. With a heavy heart, she said that her husband is not with the family on their wedding anniversary but she will not be emotional as he will “defeat conspiracy and emerge as a winner”. 

    “Hemant ji did not accept to bow down, to protect the identity and existence of Jharkhand. He chose to dedicate himself and fight the conspiracy. Today is our 18th wedding anniversary but Hemant ji is not among the family or children. We believe that he will defeat this conspiracy and emerge as a winner and join us soon.”

    “I am the life partner of a brave Jharkhand warrior. I will not be emotional today. Like Hemant ji, I will smile even in difficult circumstances and become his strength of courage and struggle,” Kalpana Soren posted on X.

     

    झारखण्ड के अस्तित्व और अस्मिता की रक्षा के लिए हेमन्त जी ने झुकना स्वीकार नहीं किया। उन्होंने षड्यंत्र से लड़ना और उसे हराने के लिए अपने आप को समर्पित करना बेहतर समझा।

    आज हमारी शादी की 18वीं सालगिरह है, पर हेमन्त जी परिवार के बीच नहीं हैं। बच्चों के साथ नहीं हैं। विश्वास है वो… pic.twitter.com/aBnXEugVkB
    — Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) February 7, 2024

     

    A Warrior’s Legacy: Upholding Jharkhand’s Identity

    Kalpana’s words resounded with pride as she reminisced about Hemant’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Jharkhand’s heritage and standing tall against forces conspiring to undermine its essence. Her tribute illuminated Hemant’s unwavering resolve to defend the state’s integrity, a commitment that transcended personal milestones.

    A Call To Arms: Continuing The Battle Against Injustice

    Following the recent political upheavals and triumphs, Kalpana’s resolve has only intensified, echoing her husband’s fiery spirit as she vowed to persist in the fight against injustice and oppression. Her words serve as a rallying cry for their supporters, signalling an unwavering determination to uphold the principles they hold dear.

    A Family United: Amidst Political Turmoil

    While political battles raged on, the Soren family has remained a beacon of unity, with Kalpana shouldering the responsibilities in her husband’s absence. Her presence not only symbolized solidarity but also showcased her capability to navigate the complexities of politics with grace and fortitude.

    A Testament to Resilience: Weathering Storms Together

    In the face of adversity, Kalpana’s unwavering resolve mirrors her husband’s steely determination. Despite challenges and controversies, their bond stands unshaken, a testament to their resilience and commitment to each other’s cause.

    Charting A Path Forward

    As the JMM-led coalition government secured a vote of confidence, Kalpana’s role assumed greater significance, garnering support from political stalwarts like Rahul Gandhi. Her presence alongside Hemant symbolized a united front against opposition forces, signalling a resolute determination to overcome obstacles together.

    Defiance In the Face of Adversity: A Leader’s Resolve

    Hemant Soren’s impassioned speeches and unwavering resolve in the legislative assembly have epitomized his defiance against oppressive forces. Despite facing allegations and legal battles, his determination to combat injustice remains unyielding, inspiring hope and admiration among his supporters.

    Rift Within Family And Challenges

    However, amidst political triumphs, rifts within the Soren family have surfaced, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics. The opposition from within posed formidable challenges, underscoring the delicate balance between familial ties and political aspirations. The speculation surrounding Kalpana’s political future underscored the intricacies of power struggles within the party. Despite her qualifications and capabilities, opposition from within cast a shadow over her aspirations, highlighting the hurdles faced by women in leadership roles.

    Amidst swirling speculations and political manoeuvrings, Hemant Soren vehemently refuted claims regarding his wife’s political ambitions, dismissing them as fabrications designed to undermine their credibility. His steadfast denial served as a rallying cry against misinformation and propaganda.

  • Vote casting for the by-election in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh, West Bengal’s Sagardighi constituencies underway

    By means of PTI

    RAMGARH: Vote casting for the by-election in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh meeting constituency started at 7 am on Monday amid tight safety, a ballot legit stated.

    Despite the fact that 18 applicants, together with 14 Independents, are within the fray, the competition shall be basically between the Congress, an best friend of the ruling JMM-led coalition, and the AJSU Birthday party, which has tied up with the BJP for the ballot.

    The by-election used to be necessitated after the disqualification of Congress legislator Mamta Devi, following her conviction in a felony case.

    The Congress has fielded Mamta Devi’s husband, Bajrang Mahto, from the seat whilst the AJSU Birthday party has nominated its chief Sunita Choudhary.

    Polling for Ramgarh by-elections in #Jharkhand begins peacefully; 15.19 % balloting until 9 am.@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @santwana99 percent.twitter.com/qP6nli4uz3

    — Mukesh Ranjan (@Mukesh_TNIE) February 27, 2023

    Over 3.34 lakh citizens, together with 1.61 lakh girls, are eligible to workout their franchise within the by-election.

    West Bengal:

    Vote casting for the by-election in West Bengal’s Sagardighi meeting constituency in Murshidabad district started at 7 am on Monday, amid tight safety, a ballot legit stated.

    Applicants of the ruling Trinamool Congress, the opposition BJP and the Congress-Left alliance are the primary contestants.

    The TMC and BJP fielded Debashish Banerjee and Dilip Saha respectively, whilst the Left-supported Congress candidate is Bayron Biswas.

    The by-poll to the Sagardighi meeting seat used to be necessitated by way of the demise of its three-time TMC MLA and state minister Subrata Saha in December remaining yr.

    Except for greater than 60 in keeping with cent minority inhabitants, the agricultural seat additionally has round 18.5 in keeping with cent Scheduled Caste and six.5 in keeping with cent Scheduled Tribe inhabitants.

    It has roughly 2.3 lakh citizens.

    RAMGARH: Vote casting for the by-election in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh meeting constituency started at 7 am on Monday amid tight safety, a ballot legit stated.

    Despite the fact that 18 applicants, together with 14 Independents, are within the fray, the competition shall be basically between the Congress, an best friend of the ruling JMM-led coalition, and the AJSU Birthday party, which has tied up with the BJP for the ballot.

    The by-election used to be necessitated after the disqualification of Congress legislator Mamta Devi, following her conviction in a felony case.

    The Congress has fielded Mamta Devi’s husband, Bajrang Mahto, from the seat whilst the AJSU Birthday party has nominated its chief Sunita Choudhary.

    Polling for Ramgarh by-elections in #Jharkhand begins peacefully; 15.19 % balloting until 9 am.@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @santwana99 percent.twitter.com/qP6nli4uz3
    — Mukesh Ranjan (@Mukesh_TNIE) February 27, 2023
    Over 3.34 lakh citizens, together with 1.61 lakh girls, are eligible to workout their franchise within the by-election.

    West Bengal:

    Vote casting for the by-election in West Bengal’s Sagardighi meeting constituency in Murshidabad district started at 7 am on Monday, amid tight safety, a ballot legit stated.

    Applicants of the ruling Trinamool Congress, the opposition BJP and the Congress-Left alliance are the primary contestants.

    The TMC and BJP fielded Debashish Banerjee and Dilip Saha respectively, whilst the Left-supported Congress candidate is Bayron Biswas.

    The by-poll to the Sagardighi meeting seat used to be necessitated by way of the demise of its three-time TMC MLA and state minister Subrata Saha in December remaining yr.

    Except for greater than 60 in keeping with cent minority inhabitants, the agricultural seat additionally has round 18.5 in keeping with cent Scheduled Caste and six.5 in keeping with cent Scheduled Tribe inhabitants.

    It has roughly 2.3 lakh citizens.