The Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday organised a women’s protest march in Ranchi, targeting the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD alliance over the issue of women’s reservation.
The debate over implementing women’s reservation gathered momentum on Sunday, with political parties raising questions about timelines, intent and its linkage with delimitation.
Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president Hemant Soren on Sunday campaigned in Assam’s Dibrugarh district and sought support for the party’s candidates in Tingkhong and Sonari Assembly segments.
The decision, taken a day before the nomination deadline, signals a break in coordination between the two INDIA bloc partners in the state and points to a fragmented opposition contest.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Indian National Congress are in advanced stages of talks for a possible alliance in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, even as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has kept alternative options open if seat-sharing negotiations fail.
Drawing a comparison between the two frameworks, Bhattacharya pointed out that the proposed Bill shifts a greater share of responsibility to the states, while reducing the Centre’s financial and administrative accountability
Marandi said Gupta’s elevation as DGP during the previous government was the result of a “give and take arrangement”.
The campaign for Ghatshila by-election came to an end on Sunday evening with both alliances staking firm claims and trading barbs.
The rally, attended by Singhbhum MP Joba Majhi, Minister Deepak Birua, and several JMM legislators, included tributes to the late Ramdas Soren and political appeals highlighting tribal identity and local development.
Marandi condemned the alleged late-night crackdown near Tambo Chowk, calling it “a brutal assault on peaceful demonstrators.” He said the incident exposed the “cruel and inhuman face” of the government and reflected a complete breakdown of law and order.
