JHARKHAND NEWS
How Hemant Soren kept BJP at bay in Jharkhand as tribal bastion bucked big trend back to back
Jharkhand rejected BJP's attempts to win elections by ramping up polarising narratives. BJP tried this in 2019 and again in the recent elections. Both times, Jharkhand chose Hemant Soren as their leader.
ET Graphics: Tribals shift outcome in INDIA bloc's favour in Jharkhand elections
The INDIA bloc secured 8 additional seats and boosted its vote share by nearly 7 percentage points. The coalition led by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren triumphed in the tribal belt with ease. This marks the first time since the state's formation on November 15, 2000, that a party or alliance has won re-election after five years in power.
Jharkhand Exit Polls Highlights: A neck and neck battle in Jharkhand? What have pollsters predicted?
Jharkhand¡¯s state assembly election has concluded, with intense campaigning between the JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA. Exit polls show a mixed picture, with most projections favoring the NDA. The Matrize poll predicts 42-47 seats for NDA and 25-30 for INDIA, while Axis My India suggests a strong lead for INDIA with 52 seats. Other polls show a tight race, with a neck-and-neck battle predicted by Times Now JVC.
Seven killed, many injured after bus overturns in Jharkhand
A Patna-bound bus carrying approximately 50 passengers from Kolkata overturned near Gorhar Police Station in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, resulting in at least seven fatalities and multiple injuries. The accident occurred as the bus navigated a turn, according to a senior police officer. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities suspect additional passengers may be trapped inside the wreckage.
"BJP-NDA alliance will secure over 51 seats, form govt": Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi
Jharkhand BJP Chief Babulal Marandi expressed confidence that the BJP-NDA alliance will win over 51 seats in the Assembly elections. He cited public discontent with the ruling Hemant Soren-led JMM government and alleged corruption within the administration. Marandi is contesting from the Dhanwar constituency against JMM's Nizam Uddin Ansari.
Jharkhand: Maoists torch five trucks in Latehar, hours before 2nd phase of assembly elections
Five coal trucks were set ablaze in Jharkhand's Latehar district by suspected Maoist rebels overnight. The attack, attributed to the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee, occurred hours before the second phase of assembly elections in the state. The assailants left a pamphlet demanding negotiations and threatening further disruption to coal operations.
Stage set for final phase of Jharkhand assembly elections
Jharkhand is set for the second and final phase of polling in 38 assembly seats, with over 1.23 crore voters deciding the fate of 528 candidates. The ruling JMM-led alliance and the BJP-led NDA are locked in a fierce battle, with the JMM highlighting its welfare schemes and the BJP focusing on issues of Hindutva and alleged infiltration.
"Adivasis have taken resolve to change govt here": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Jharkhand polls
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the Jharkhand Assembly elections. He highlighted issues like infiltration and unemployment resonating with the public. Dubey emphasised the BJP's commitment to forming a government independently for the first time in the state.
Polling begins for 15 Assembly seats across UP, Punjab Kerala and Uttarakhand
Voting is underway in by-elections across 15 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These elections hold significance for the ruling NDA, particularly in Uttar Pradesh where they previously faced setbacks. Simultaneously, Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are also taking place, featuring high-profile contests and key political figures vying for victory.
Jharkhand Election Phase 1 Voter Turnout: Total turnout stands at 65.92% Lohardaga leads with 73.2%
Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand and bypolls in 11 states, including the high-profile Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala, concluded with a voter turnout of 65.92%. Key candidates like Champai Soren and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, making her electoral debut, are contesting in this phase. The remaining phases of polling will be held in the coming weeks.
Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Voting for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand began on Wednesday, with the JMM-led coalition seeking to retain power and the BJP campaigning aggressively. Key contests include former CM Champai Soren facing a challenge from the JMM and BJP's Geeta Kora competing against Congress. The second phase of elections will be held on November 20.
'Ek rahoge toh safe rahoge': PM Modi alleges Congress-JMM pitting OBC sub-castes against each other
During a rally in Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress-JMM coalition of seeking to divide the OBC community by turning sub-castes against one another. He urged unity among OBCs, tribals, and Dalits, claiming that the Congress had exploited their divisions to gain power in the past.
Jharkhand: Income Tax raids residence of CM Soren's alleged aide ahead of Assembly polls
The Income Tax department is conducting raids at nine locations in Ranchi and Jamshedpur connected to Sunil Srivastava, a close aide of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. The raids come days before the state's assembly elections, where Soren's JMM-led alliance is facing tough competition from the BJP-led NDA.
BJP has 'rotten thoughts', it believes in 'batenge to katenge': Mallikarjun Kharge
Addressing a rally in Ranchi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of plotting to seize power in Jharkhand and imprison Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Kharge criticized the BJP's alleged "divide and conquer" strategy, referencing Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's controversial "batenge toh katenge" remark.
Congress will snatch reservation for tribals, give it to its vote bank: PM Modi in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a Jharkhand rally, accused Congress of plotting to abolish tribal reservations and transfer them to their vote base. He alleged their strategy involves designating institutions as minority ones to halt reservations for tribals, Dalits, and backward classes.
'These people stir up Hindu-Muslim tensions': Hemant Soren slams BJP ahead of Jharkhand polls
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren criticises BJP, accusing it of fomenting societal divisions and neglecting marginalised communities. He disputes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's claims of infiltration from Bangladesh, pointing to central government's border control responsibilities. Sarma advocates NRC implementation and targeting alleged infiltrators in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Elections: Congress releases first list of 21 candidates, Rameshwar Oraon fielded from Lohardaga
The Congress party has announced its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. Key candidates include Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon, who will contest from the Lohardaga seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and Ajoy Kumar, the party's in-charge for Tripura, Odisha, and Nagaland, running from Jamshedpur East. Shipli Neha Tirkey, the incumbent MLA from Mandar (ST), is also on the list.
Jharkhand Elections: BJP releases first list of 66 candidates, Champai Soren to contest from Saraikella
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its first list of 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Elections. Notable candidates include former Chief Minister Champai Soren from Saraikella, state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, and Sita Soren from Jamtara.
Jharkhand: Ex-CM Champai Soren promises 2.87 lk jobs, self-employment to 5 lk people
Champai Soren promises 2.87 lakh jobs and self-employment opportunities for 5 lakh youth if BJP gains power in Jharkhand. Soren advocates for systematic change, transparency in recruitment, and elevating living standards. Elections for the 81-seat Jharkhand assembly are scheduled in November.
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