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Most exit polls predict Mahayuti win ‘with a pinch of salt’, tight race in Jharkhand

Soon after voting concluded for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls, the predictions were out, some with caution after the Haryana and Lok Sabha debacles.

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Jharkhand Polls: Phase-II voting for 38 seats underway at slower pace

The ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA are engaged in a fierce battle in the elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Saffron flags, JMM ‘neglect’: Why Jharkhand’s Adivasi villages are divided

“Only [Bharatiya] Janata Party volunteers have come here and spoken to us, so we will vote for them,” said Sheila Devi, a resident of Jorpunda village in Simdega district of Jharkhand. Located near the Odisha-Jharkhand state border, more than 170 km from the capital city Ranchi, Jorpunda is an agricultural…

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Jharkhand polls: Will failure to repeal cow slaughter law cost incumbent JMM?

In Jharkhand’s tribal belt, there is simmering anger over the cow slaughter law, even two decades after it came into effect. The law, passed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in 2005, is seen as a direct affront to the cultural identity of the Adivasis,…

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Far from home, away from EVMs: Jharkhand’s migrant tribal workers

Lakhan Oraon, a construction worker in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, has plans to visit his hometown in Lohardaga, west of Ranchi, the state capital of Jharkhand, only in December this year around the time of Christmas. The first phase of Assembly elections in the state is scheduled to begin on Wednesday,…

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‘Roti, beti, aur mati’: The BJP’s narrative of ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ in Jharkhand

For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral strategy in Jharkhand has centred on pitting the tribals who follow Sarna (a pagan belief system) against the Christian tribals. But since the last few months, the battle for Jharkhand’s vote has taken on a different tone. The ‘enemy’ is no longer…

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Jharkhand Polls: INDIA bloc finializes seat-sharing arrangement, friendly contest on 3 seats

According to JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandey, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will contest on 43 seats, while the Congress will fight on 30 seats. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand Polls: JMM issues 1st list of 35; Hemant Soren from Barhait

Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Tuesday released its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming state Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JMM-Cong to fight 70 of 81 seats in Jharkhand : Hemant Soren

He added the remaining seats will be contested by other parties of INDIA alliance and discussions were underway with RJD and Left parties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi to address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi tomorrow

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Champai’s new party in Jharkhand and precedence of seat-warming CM’s rebel

With his announcement of forming a new political party, the former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren has put an end to the last few days of media speculation.

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Jharkhand former CM Champai Soren hints for new political party

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren announced that he will strengthen a new political party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JMM executive president Hemant Soren takes oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren was sworn-in as the 13th Chief Minister of Jharkhand here on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand HC grants bail to ex-CM Hemant Soren in land scam case

About six months after his arrest, Jharkhand’s former Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren was granted bail by the state high court today in the alleged land scam case, Indian Express reported.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 22: Three raided by ED, CBI, one linked to parliament breach

In March this year, former Trinamool Congress leader Tapas Roy – “frustrated” at his party’s “silence” over raids at his residence by the Enforcement Directorate – quit the TMC and jumped ship to the BJP. But in the run up to the January probe, the BJP itself levelled corruption charges…

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 17: BJP MLA, ex-minister trying to ‘save Jharkhand’, an ‘outsider’ in UP

From incumbent MLAs under a central agency’s lens to a Bengal party hopper and Bihar’s turncoats hot seat – of the 15 turncoats in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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Litmus test for Kalpana Soren as she makes political debut in Gandey Assembly bypoll

Kalpana Murmu Soren aims to uphold the Soren family's political legacy in the Gandey Assembly bypoll amidst high-profile campaigning.

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JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren, for six years each

JMM chief suspends rebel MLAs contesting Lok Sabha polls, maintaining party discipline against dissenting leaders.

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JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom and his daughter-in-law Sita Soren, MLA from the Jama Assembly seat.

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In Jharkhand, BJP will battle to retain three seats in phase 5

Lok Sabha eelction fifth phase voting: Jharkhand's fate in Lok Sabha elections on May 20 with three seats and key candidates in the fray.

The Hindu

Post election, INDIA bloc plans to merge all small parties: PM Modi

PM Modi criticises Opposition, claims plan to merge small parties for Opposition status, accuses the Congress of corruption and betrayal.

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JMM-led alliance in neck-deep corruption, exploiting people: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accuses JMM-led alliance of corruption, promises justice and prosperity under BJP rule in Jharkhand

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BJP, INDIA bloc locked in direct fight in Jharkhand Phase 1

Union Minister Arjun Munda contests Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand's first phase, with key battles in reserved constituencies.

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JMM and Congress are in a race to loot Jharkhand, says Modi

PM Modi accused the Congress of planning to allocate property to those involved in “vote jihad” while affirming that no power on earth would be permitted to alter the Constitution

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Will follow footsteps of my warrior husband in fight against injustice: Kalpana Soren

Kalpana Soren speaks out on husband's arrest, BJP conspiracy, and JMM's fight against tyranny in Jharkhand

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