JMM Criticizes BJP's Support for Independent Candidate in Rajya Sabha Elections
BJP's support to Nathwani in RS polls shows 'failure': JMM leader
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Manoj Pandey criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party for backing independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the Rajya Sabha elections, claiming it reflects the BJP's inability to present a suitable candidate from within its ranks. Nathwani has filed his nomination and seeks votes based on his past work.
- 01Manoj Pandey of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) condemned the BJP's support for Parimal Nathwani, labeling it a sign of the party's failure.
- 02Nathwani, an industrialist and former MP, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, emphasizing his past contributions to Jharkhand.
- 03The Rajya Sabha elections will involve three candidates vying for two seats in Jharkhand, with JMM and Congress also fielding candidates.
- 04The elections are scheduled for June 18, with the last date for nominations being June 8.
- 05Nathwani aims to secure votes based on his visible work in the region.
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Manoj Pandey, a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for endorsing independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Pandey argued that this decision reveals the BJP's failure to nominate a strong candidate from its own party. He stated that rather than supporting an independent candidate, the BJP has backed a capitalist, indicating a lack of viable options within their ranks. Nathwani, a former MP and industrialist, has filed his nomination and plans to seek votes based on his contributions to Jharkhand, asserting that his work is well-recognized by the public. The Rajya Sabha elections will take place on June 18, with two seats available in Jharkhand, where Nathwani faces competition from candidates nominated by the JMM and Congress. The deadline for filing nominations is June 8, adding urgency to the election process.
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The BJP's inability to field a candidate may affect its support base in Jharkhand, while Nathwani's campaign could influence local political dynamics.
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