JMM LEADER ON JHARKHAND EXIT POLLS
In first Cabinet meeting, J'khand CM decides to form panel to study 'plight' of tea tribes in Assam
JMM leader Hemant Soren, newly sworn in as Jharkhand's chief minister, approves the formation of an all-party panel to investigate the marginalisation of tea tribes from Jharkhand residing in Assam. Despite their contribution to Assam's economy, these tribes lack Scheduled Tribe status and are deprived of welfare benefits.
BJP's Jharkhand Assembly Polls setback: Saffron surge fizzles out as tribal state resists
The BJP's hopes for a saffron surge in Jharkhand were dashed in the recent assembly elections. Despite early campaigning and poaching senior leaders from rivals, the party's seat count declined. The lack of a strong local face, an ineffective infiltration campaign, and the failure of high-profile defectors to secure victory contributed to the BJP's setback.
Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister on November 28
Hemant Soren is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for another term on November 28th. His INDIA bloc secured a majority in the state assembly elections. The cabinet will be formed with representation from alliance partners, including five ministers from Soren's JMM party, maintaining a similar structure to the previous government.
Exit polls get Maharashtra results right, wrong about Jharkhand elections
Exit polls accurately predicted the NDA's victory in Maharashtra but failed to gauge the scale of their win. Conversely, most polls incorrectly predicted an NDA victory in Jharkhand, where the Congress-JMM alliance is projected to win. While some polls aligned with the BJP's success in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, the Election Commission has consistently criticized exit polls for their inaccuracy.
Jharkhand poll results: In Ranchi, it's a one-man show
Hemant Soren, leading the JMM-led INDIA alliance, secured a resounding victory in the Jharkhand elections. Soren's focus on local issues, consolidation of tribal and minority votes, and his image as a leader resisting the BJP's attempts to unseat him proved to be a winning formula. The alliance won 56 seats, the highest tally for any government in the state's history.
Kalpana Soren: From homemaker to powerful force in JMM
Kalpana Soren, wife of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, has become a prominent force in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). After her husband's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, she actively campaigned against the BJP, accusing them of targeting the opposition. Her leadership grew during the Lok Sabha elections, where she rallied support for the JMM, particularly among tribal communities.
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Hemant-Kalpana - power couple behind JMM's spectacular performance in Jharkhand
Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren led the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to a likely second term in office. Despite facing challenges, including the arrest of Hemant Soren on corruption charges, the JMM successfully mobilized tribal voters and countered the BJP's campaign. The party's victory reflects the Sorens' enduring influence among tribal communities.
Jharkhand polls: Stage set for outcome of 'battle of ballots', anxious political parties brace for results
Jharkhand is bracing for the election results as the counting of votes for the fiercely contested Assembly elections is set to begin. With a record voter turnout, both the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Exit polls present a divided prediction, leaving the fate of both alliances hanging in the balance.
Exit Polls: BJP-NDA alliance confident of forming govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
Exit poll predictions for the state assembly elections sparked varied reactions across political parties. While some parties celebrated favourable forecasts, others questioned their accuracy, labelling them premature and unreflective of ground realities.
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.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Exit Poll 2024: How accurate were they in the last state polls in 2019?
Exit Poll 2024: Voting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections is happening today. Exit poll results will be released after voting ends. The actual election results will be declared on November 23. Exit polls are predictions based on voter feedback. The accuracy of exit polls has been questioned in the past.
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.
Voting for 38 seats in Phase 2 of Jharkhand Assembly Elections today
Jharkhand prepares for a final vote. 38 seats are up for grabs. The JMM-led INDIA bloc and BJP-led NDA are the main contenders. Both alliances aim to secure victory in the Santhal region. Key constituencies include Hemant Soren's Barhait and the tightly contested Jama and Jamtara. The outcome will determine the political landscape of Jharkhand.
Voting begins for 38 seats in 2nd phase of Jharkhand assembly polls
The second and final phase of Jharkhand assembly elections for 38 seats is underway, with over 1.23 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots. Key figures, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren, are in the running. The polling will determine whether the ruling JMM-led alliance retains power or the BJP-led opposition gains control.
Jharkhand and Maharashtra Exit Poll Results 2024: Date, time, and where to watch live
The assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are set to take place on November 20, with Maharashtra voting in a single phase across 288 constituencies and Jharkhand holding the second phase of its polls. Both states are witnessing intense political battles, with prominent leaders and alliances vying for power. Voter turnout in Jharkhand's first phase surpassed previous records, while in Maharashtra, major political shifts have heightened stakes. Exit polls will be available post-voting at 6:30 pm, with results to follow on November 23.
Hemant Soren wants to turn Ranchi into Karachi: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused the JMM-Congress coalition of aiming to turn Ranchi into Karachi and other Jharkhand districts into Bangladesh. He urged voters to prioritize the safety of women and prevent the division of the majority community's votes. Singh also criticized Congress leaders for using divisive language and alleged their silence on religious conversions in Bihar.
EC takes serious view of video posted by Jharkhand BJP; asks CEO to take action
The Election Commission has ordered the removal of a video posted by the Jharkhand BJP on social media platforms after receiving complaints from the Congress and the JMM. The complaint alleged that the video contained misleading and divisive content aimed at influencing voters.
JMM led alliance government in Jharkhand standing like a mountain: Hemant Soren
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren asserted that despite the BJP's alleged attempts to destabilize his coalition government, it remains strong. He accused the BJP of seeking to exploit Jharkhand's resources and criticized their past governance. Soren urged the public to support the JMM-led alliance in the upcoming assembly elections to ensure continued progress and prevent the BJP from gaining power.
JMM defends Congress leader's LPG promise for 'infiltrators' amid BJP criticism
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha defended Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir's controversial promise to provide LPG cylinders at a subsidized rate to "infiltrators." This sparked outrage from BJP leaders, who accused Congress of jeopardizing national security and engaging in divisive politics ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections.
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.
Jharkhand Assembly Polls: BJP trying hard to maintain its poll record in 'safe seat'
The Ranchi assembly seat, a BJP bastion since 1990, witnesses CP Singh and JMM's Mahua Maji competing again. Singh aims for his sixth term despite some party opposition, while Maji strives to win for JMM. Singh promises infra development, while Maji highlights her party's faith in her, making it a keen contest.
Polls: Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Hemant Soren, 32 BJP leaders file nomination
Leaders from various parties in Jharkhand filed their nominations for the first phase just before the deadline. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and his wife were among those who filed. The BJP made it a mega event, with 32 candidates filing nominations on Thursday, supported by various senior party leaders, including several Union ministers and Chief Ministers.
CM Hemant Soren, BJP's Amar Bauri, others file nominations for J'khand polls
Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren and other politicians filed their nominations for the upcoming assembly polls. Hemant Soren will contest from Barhait while his wife, Kalpana Soren, will run for Gandey. The assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20, with vote counting on November 23.
Jharkhand: JMM's Kalpana Soren files nomination from Gandey Assembly constituency
Kalpana Soren, wife of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, has filed her nomination from the Gandey constituency. She won the seat in a bypoll in May. The state will hold assembly elections in two phases in November. Major parties including JMM and BJP have announced their candidates. Voting is set for November 13 and 20.
Top BJP leaders reach out to Jharkhand rebels
Several BJP leaders in Jharkhand have rebelled after the party announced its candidates. Some have joined the JMM, while others plan to contest as independents. The BJP is working to persuade dissatisfied leaders to support the official candidates. Efforts have been successful in some cases, like convincing Ravindra Ray and Menka Sardar.
BJP believes in politics of division: JMM's Mahua Maji ahead of Jharkhand polls
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Mahua Maji accuses BJP of divisive politics and expresses confidence in the Mahagathbandhan's success in upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. India bloc to contest Jharkhand polls together, with JMM and Congress running in 70 out of 81 seats. Former BJP MLA joins JMM.
Congress to contest Jharkhand polls as JMM ally, to issue 1st candidate list after Oct 19: Mir
The Congress will join the JMM for the Jharkhand assembly elections, with seat sharing decisions to be finalized shortly. The first candidate list will be released after October 19. Elections will be held across two phases on November 13 and 20, with results on November 23.
JMM will face crushing defeat, CM Soren last prince dynasty: BJP takes dig ahead of Jharkhand poll announcement
BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo said, "We are fully prepared as the elections here were due and Assembly's term was ending on January 5, so the elections had to be held before that. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has panicked so much that it officially posted that it is a murder of democracy and they are holding elections before time."
JMM questions Election Commission's independence ahead of Jharkhand poll announcement
JMM alleges that the Election Commission is under BJP's pressure ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections announcement. JMM leader Manoj Pandey expresses concerns about election integrity and accuses BJP of insider information. Discussions within the INDIA alliance are ongoing for finalizing seat allocations.
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