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.
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.
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.
Hemant Soren, executive president of JMM, was released on bail on 28 June after having spent nearly five months in jail in connection with a money laundering case.
Jharkhand CM gets support of 47 MLAs, while 29 MLAs voted against trust motion. Ex-CM Hemant Soren, who was arrested last week, was allowed by court to participate in trust vote.
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