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All bets off in three tribal seats of Jharkhand voting on May 13
In 2019, BJP has won 11 Lok Sabha seats out of the total 14 in Jharkhand and its ally Ajsu Party has won one seat. The remaining two, Singhbhum and Rajmahal in Santhal Parganas, were won by JMM-led alliance. However, BJP’s victory margin in seats reserved for STs was small — 1,445 votes in Khunti and 10,363 votes in Lohardaga. Congress defeated BJP by 72,155 votes in Singhbhum.
Published on May 11, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Vishal Kant, Khunti/singhbhum/lohardaga
Tribal seats in Jharkhand going to polls to witness close triangular contest
Singhbhum Lok Sabha has six assembly segments and all are with the ruling JMM-Congress alliance. The seat has traditionally seen a direct fight between the Congress and the BJP
Updated on May 11, 2024 04:02 PM IST
Arjun Munda interview: ‘Entire world knows today about Birsa Munda’
Munda spoke on several issues, including related to tribals and farmers, alleged misuse of agencies, besides his and his party’s electoral prospects in the general elections. Edited excerpts.
Published on May 02, 2024 10:30 PM IST
Vishal Kant, Khunti