Jharkhand politics
KC Venugopal Affirms Jharkhand's INDIA Alliance Remains Strong Amid Rift Rumors
Dec 04, 2025 09:46 am CST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has firmly dismissed reports of division within Jharkhand's ruling coalition, describing the INDIA alliance led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren as "rock-solid and cohesive." Following their decisive 56-seat victory last year, Venugopal accused right-wing networks of spreading false narratives, while emphasizing the alliance's continued commitment to people-centric policies despite opposition attempts to create discord.
JMM to Contest Bihar Elections Independently: Reviewing Alliance with Congress and RJD After Polls
Oct 19, 2025 01:18 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its decision to independently contest six seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections after failing to secure its demanded allocation from the INDIA bloc. Party general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya stated that JMM will review its alliance with Congress and RJD in Jharkhand following the Bihar polls, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren leading the campaign team of 20 star campaigners.