Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Electoral Debut in Assam Yields No Wins
JMM fails to open an account on electoral debut in Assam
Hindustan Times
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The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) failed to win any seats in its first electoral attempt in Assam, contesting 16 assembly seats aimed at the tea tribes. Despite not securing victories, the party garnered about 1.5% of the total votes, indicating potential for future political engagement.
- 01JMM contested 16 assembly seats in Assam but did not win any.
- 02The party received approximately 1.5% of the total votes.
- 03JMM aimed to appeal to the tea tribes, who make up around 17% of Assam's population.
- 04The party's leaders campaigned on issues relevant to the tea tribes, including scheduled tribe status.
- 05BJP celebrated its electoral success in Assam and West Bengal, attributing it to PM Modi's promises.
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In its electoral debut in Assam, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) did not secure any seats despite contesting 16 assembly constituencies. The party, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren, focused its campaign on the tea tribes, a community that constitutes about 17% of Assam's population according to the 2011 Census. JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya stated that the party received around 1.5% of the total votes, finishing third in 10 seats and second in two. He expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for their support and emphasized the party's commitment to advocating for tribal rights in the state. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its electoral victories in Assam and West Bengal, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for restoring public trust and promising to end the alleged misrule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
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The JMM's efforts may lay the groundwork for future political engagement and advocacy for the tea tribes in Assam, potentially influencing local policies and representation.
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