How ex-CM Champai Soren’s induction into BJP affects JMM in Jharkhand polls
Six-time MLA was a confidant of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren. Not only is he a foot soldier of Jharkhand statehood movement, veteran leader was JMM's flag bearer for over 30 years. Key Points
ThePrint‘Guruji ki bahu’ — who is Sita Soren & how her switch from JMM to BJP will electorally impact Jharkhand
Sita, a 3-time MLA who was JMM general secy, had been vocal critic of brother-in-law Hemant Soren’s govt. In resignation letter to Shibu Soren, she said she & her family were sidelined. Key Points
ThePrintCos with hand in mining, thermal power are major donors to JMM
India News: JMM received Rs 10.75 crore through EBs between 2021-2023 from companies with mining and power plant interests. Donors include Vedanta Ltd, Thriveni S Key Points
Times Of IndiaWhy PM Modi & all BJP, JMM heavyweights are making a beeline for poll-bound Jharkhand's Kolhan
Modi to sound poll bugle from Kolhan today. After drawing a blank in Jharkhand's LS tribal seats, BJP betting on good show from region that sends 14 MLAs to 81-member assembly. Key Points
ThePrintINDIA bloc names former JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad as Rajya Sabha candidate from Jharkhand
Ahmad's candidacy was confirmed following a meeting between CM Champai Soren and senior Congress leaders. He will be fighting against BJP's state general secretary Pradeep Verma. Key Points
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren holds meeting with allies in a show of strength
A legislature meeting in Ranchi was a show of strength for Hemant Soren, who was expected to resign and his wife to become the chief minister. The meeting took place at the CM's residence, where 43 MLAs from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) joined. The meeting was a result of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmed's resignation, which was seen as a safe seat in case of political demands. Key Points
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