Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Urged to Contest Two Rajya Sabha Seats
Rajya Sabha polls: JMM urged to contest 2 seats; decision with Soren
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Jharkhand's Sudivya Kumar has urged the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to contest two Rajya Sabha seats, with the final decision resting with Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The Congress party has also announced candidates and appointed observers for the elections scheduled for June 18.
- 01Sudivya Kumar, Jharkhand's Minister, emphasized the demand for JMM to contest two Rajya Sabha seats.
- 02The final decision regarding the JMM's participation will be made by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
- 03Congress has appointed Bhupesh Baghel and Ajay Sharma as observers for the Rajya Sabha elections.
- 04The Congress party has nominated seven candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, including its president Mallikarjun Kharge.
- 05The Election Commission has notified elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats from ten states, including two from Jharkhand.
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In Jharkhand, Sudivya Kumar, the Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, has urged the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to contest two Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming elections. Kumar stated that this demand reflects the wishes of the party's workers, but emphasized that the ultimate decision lies with Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Meanwhile, Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Yadav reaffirmed the unity of the INDIA alliance, stressing the importance of collaboration among secular forces during this critical time. The Congress party has also appointed senior leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Ajay Sharma as observers for the elections, which are scheduled for June 18. The party has announced a list of seven candidates, including Mallikarjun Kharge, nominated from Karnataka. Additionally, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 11 candidates as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Upper House. The Election Commission has issued notifications for the biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across ten states, with the nomination process underway and set to close on June 8.
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The decision on whether the JMM will contest the Rajya Sabha elections could influence the political landscape in Jharkhand.
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