JMM’s Mangal Kalindi outpaces rivals; Vinod Swansi of JLKPM follows second.
Key Points:
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Mangal Kalindi of JMM leads Jugsalai with 41,833 votes after seven rounds.
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Vinod Swansi of JLKPM secures second position with 24,278 votes.
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Ramchandra Sahis from BJP-AJSU alliance stands third with 23,045 votes.
JAMSHEDPUR – In a heated contest for the Jugsalai Assembly seat, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate Mangal Kalindi has established a significant lead with 41,833 votes. His nearest competitor, Vinod Swansi of JLKPM, trails with 24,278 votes, while BJP-AJSU alliance candidate Ramchandra Sahis holds third place with 23,045 votes.
Several independent and smaller party candidates, including former minister Dulal Bhuiyan’s son Biplav Bhuiyan, struggled to make a mark. Biplav garnered 1,217 votes, while BJP rebel Bimal Baitha managed 1,123 votes.
Vote Breakdown Table:
|
Candidate Name |
Party |
Votes |
|
Mangal Kalindi |
JMM |
41,833 |
|
Vinod Swansi |
JLKPM |
24,278 |
|
Ramchandra Sahis |
BJP-AJSU |
23,045 |
|
Biplav Bhuiyan |
Independent |
1,217 |
|
Bimal Kishore Baitha |
Independent |
1,123 |
|
Karthik Mukhi |
Bharat Adivasi Party |
399 |
|
Mohan Lal Rajak |
Amra Bengali Party |
846 |
|
Chandan Bhuiyan |
Independent |
274 |
|
Srishti Bhuiyan |
NCP |
225 |
|
Others (combined) |
– |
3,029 |
|
NOTA |
– |
1,664 |
Key Observations:
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Independent candidates collectively secured over 4,000 votes.
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NOTA (None of the Above) recorded 1,664 votes, indicating voter dissatisfaction among a section of the electorate.
Political analysts note the strong performance of Mangal Kalindi as reflective of JMM’s grassroots reach in the region. A local voter remarked, “Kalindi’s lead highlights JMM’s popularity and effective campaigning.”
