16 women candidates to contest in key constituencies across the state
Key Points:
• BJP reveals list of 66 candidates for 81-seat Jharkhand assembly
• 16 women candidates fielded in high-profile constituencies
• Notable figures include relatives of prominent politicians
JAMSHEDPUR – The Bharatiya Janata Party unveils its candidate list for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, emphasizing increased female representation in key constituencies.
The BJP has announced 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Notably, the party has fielded 16 women candidates in high-profile constituencies.
This move signals a push for greater female representation in state politics.
Sita Soren, sister-in-law of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will contest from Jamtara.
Meanwhile, Muniya Devi faces off against the CM’s wife, Kalpana Soren, in Gandey.
Former state education minister Dr. Neera Yadav will run from Koderma.
In Jamshedpur East, Purnima Das Sahu, a political novice, secured the BJP ticket.
She is the daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister Raghubar Das.
Moreover, Meera Munda, wife of former Union Minister Arjun Munda, will contest from an unconfirmed constituency.
The list includes candidates from tribal-dominated regions, crucial for the BJP’s strategy.
Geeta Balmuchu will contest from Chaibasa, while Geta Koda runs in Jagannathpur.
Additionally, Pushpa Devi Bhuiyan has been nominated for the Chhatarpur seat.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP’s election co-incharge, expressed confidence in the selections.
He believes the mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces will strengthen the party’s position.
The BJP aims to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the November polls.
This candidate list sets the stage for an intense political battle in Jharkhand.
