BJP is recalibrating its caste strategy after two Assembly losses in Jharkhand, weighing tribal outreach versus focus on its traditional vote bank—OBCs and ‘upper castes’.
The short clip of Union home minister encouraging Soren to come forward on stage has been edited. Soren, ex-JMM leader, had joined BJP in August 2024. He'll contest from Saraikella seat.
The BJP's candidate list has sparked dissent within the party; Congress & JMM leaders say sidelining local leaders won't pay off for BJP in assembly elections.
Soren, who joined the BJP on 30 August citing 'insult' and 'humiliation' at the hands of JMM leaders, claimed that there is a wave in favour of BJP in the state.
Tickets to Champai Soren & his son, Raghubar Das’s daughter-in-law & Arjun Munda’s wife have especially sparked protests within BJP. Former minister Louis Marandi among latest to defect.
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.
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.
In a statement, Jharkhand Police say two of their officers detained in national capital were only 'discharging their duties'. Champai Soren resigned from JMM today, to join BJP Friday.
Assam CM and BJP in-change for Jharkhand assembly polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the news by posting a picture of Soren meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
His close aides say Champai is consulting his supporters on next move. Many of them want him to float a party but a few are prodding him to join an established party, they add.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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