Party Chief Hemant Soren Among Key Leaders Named for Upcoming Polls
Key Points:
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JMM releases first list of 35 candidates for Jharkhand Assembly elections
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Four candidates have already submitted their nomination papers
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Party retains sitting MLA Samir Mohanti, declining BJP defector for seat
RANCHI – The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha reveals its strategic candidate selection for the upcoming state assembly elections, with notable choices across key constituencies.
The political landscape in Jharkhand is witnessing significant developments as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) strategically positions its candidates across various constituencies.
"Our candidate selection reflects the party’s commitment to representing all sections of society," stated Party Spokesperson Rajesh Kumar, highlighting the party’s electoral strategy.
Complete Candidate List:
|
Sl No. |
Constituency |
District |
Candidate |
|
1. |
Barhait |
Sahibganj |
Hemant Soren |
|
2. |
Rajmahal |
Sahibganj |
MT Raja |
|
3. |
Borio |
Sahibganj |
Dhananjay Soren |
|
4. |
Maheshpur |
Pakur |
Prof. Stephen Marandi |
|
5. |
Shikaripara |
Dumka |
Alok Soren |
|
6. |
Nala |
Jamtara |
Ravindranath Mahto |
|
7. |
Dumka |
Dumka |
Basant Soren |
|
8. |
Madhupur |
Deoghar |
Hafizul Hassan |
|
9. |
Sarath |
Deoghar |
Uday Shankar Singh |
|
10. |
Gandey |
Giridih |
Kalpana Murmu Soren |
|
11. |
Giridih |
Giridih |
Sudivy Kumar Sonu |
|
12. |
Dumri |
Giridih |
Baby Devi |
|
13. |
Chandankiyari |
Bokaro |
Umakant Rajak |
|
14. |
Baharagora |
East Singhbhum |
Samir Kumar Mohanti |
|
15. |
Ghatsila |
East Singhbhum |
Ramdas Soren |
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16. |
Jugsalai |
East Singhbhum |
Mangal Kalindi |
|
17. |
Potka |
East Singhbhum |
Sanjeev Sardar |
|
18. |
Ichagar |
West Singhbhum |
Savita Mahto |
|
19. |
Chaibasa |
West Singhbhum |
Deepak Birua |
|
20. |
Manjhgaon |
West Singhbhum |
Niral Purty |
|
21. |
Manoharpur |
West Singhbhum |
Jagat Manjhi |
|
22. |
Chakradharpur |
West Singhbhum |
Sukhram Oraon |
|
23. |
Kharsawan |
Seraikela-Kharsawan |
Dasrath Gagrai |
|
24. |
Tamad |
Ranchi |
Vikas Munda |
|
25. |
Torpa |
Khunti |
Sudeep Guria |
|
26. |
Gumla |
Gumla |
Bhushan Tirkey |
|
27. |
Latehar |
Latehar |
Vaidyanath Ram |
|
28. |
Garhwa |
Garhwa |
Mithlesh Thakur |
|
29. |
Jamua |
Giridih |
Kedar Hazra |
|
30. |
Bhanwanathpur |
Garhwa |
Anant Pratap Dev |
|
31. |
Simaria |
Chatra |
Manoj Chandra |
|
32. |
Silli |
Ranchi |
Amit Mahto |
|
33. |
Barkatta |
Hazaribagh |
Janki Yadav |
|
34. |
Dhanbad |
Dhanbad |
Nizamuddin Ansari |
|
35. |
Littipara |
Pakur |
Hemlal Murmu |
District-wise Distribution:
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Sahibganj District: 3 seats
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East Singhbhum: 4 seats
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West Singhbhum: 5 seats
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Giridih: 4 seats
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Others: 19 seats
The party’s strategic decision to retain sitting MLA Samir Kumar Mohanti for the Baharagora constituency has effectively ended speculation about offering the ticket to BJP defector Kunal Sarangi.
