JMM, Congress differ over claim to two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand
The contest has arisen after one seat fell vacant following the death of veteran JMM leader Shibu Soren.
The contest has arisen after one seat fell vacant following the death of veteran JMM leader Shibu Soren.
Addressing a press conference in Dhanbad, Sahu claimed that the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress alliance was “rattled by the prospect of defeat” in the civic polls and was resorting to intimidation tactics through criminal elements.
JMM leader Manoj Pandey said they party had waited patiently for clarity from the opposition alliance in Bihar but the wait reached its limit. We did not get included in the alliance, Pandey added.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday announced its withdrawal from the Mahagathbandhan alliance after an earlier declaration to contest six seats independently.
Shibu Soren, popularly known as Dishom Guru (meaning “great leader” in the Santhali language), died on 4 August 2025 at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. He was 81 years old.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren has been admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.
The oath was administered by Governor Droupadi Murmu at Morabadi ground, Ranchi.
The complaint was registered against the outgoing chief minister under the SC/ST Act on Wednesday, the police said.
The message of Lalu Prasad, who is in Ranchi serving sentences in fodder scam cases, was relayed by his younger son and heir-apparent Tejashwi Yadav
Soren's remarks came hours after the Union Cabinet approved over Rs 3,941.35 crore for updating the National Population Register.
