BJP Reveals 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Key Figures and Seat Sharing Strategy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its first list of 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The party will contest 68 seats as part of a seat-sharing arrangement with its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) will contest 10 seats, Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] two seats, and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP (RV)] one seat. Prominent BJP leaders Babulal Marandi, Champai Soren, Sita Soren, and Geeta Koda are among the key candidates. Elections will take place in two phases, on November 13 and 20, with results to be declared on November 23.

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BJP Reveals 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Key Figures and Seat Sharing Strategy

INDC Network : Jharkhand Elections : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its first list of 66 candidates for the forthcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, as part of its strategic effort to reclaim power in the 81-member legislative body. In a carefully planned seat-sharing arrangement with its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies, the BJP has reserved 68 seats for itself. The All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) will contest on 10 seats, the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] on two seats, and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP (RV)] on one seat.

Among the most prominent candidates in the BJP's lineup is former Jharkhand Chief Minister and state BJP President Babulal Marandi, who will contest from Dhanwar. Other notable names include Lobin Hembrom from Borio (ST), Sita Soren from Jamtara, Champai Soren from Saraikella (ST), and Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur (ST). The party's diverse candidate list reflects a balanced approach, with a mix of established leaders, new faces, and representatives from various social and tribal communities.

The election for Jharkhand's 81-member assembly will be held in two phases: November 13 and November 20, 2024. The counting of votes will take place on November 23, 2024, as announced by the Election Commission of India.

This election holds significant importance for the BJP, as it aims to strengthen its presence in the eastern state, which has seen fluctuating political dynamics over the years. In its previous stint, the party had a strong hold but eventually lost power to the opposition. With allies such as AJSU, JD(U), and LJP (RV) joining forces, the BJP hopes to present a united front in the state, focusing on development and tribal welfare.

The NDA's seat-sharing arrangement highlights the delicate balance of regional alliances, as AJSU will contest in 10 key constituencies, including crucial tribal belts. The JD(U) and LJP (RV), while smaller partners, have been allotted two and one seat, respectively, symbolizing their targeted influence in certain regions.

Jharkhand elections: Here's the list of 66 candidates announced by the BJP

  1. Dhanwar: Babulal Marandi
  2. Rajmahal: Anant Ojha
  3. Borio (ST): Lobin Hembrom
  4. Litipara (ST): Babudhan Murmu
  5. Maheshpur: Navneet Hembrom
  6. Shikaripara (ST): Paritosh Soren
  7. Nala: Madhav Chandra Mahto
  8. Jamtara: Sita Soren
  9. Dumka (ST): Sunil Soren
  10. Jama (ST): Suresh Murmu
  11. Jarmundi: Devendra Kunwar
  12. Madhupur: Ganga Narayan Singh
  13. Sarath: Randhir Kumar Singh
  14. Deoghar (SC): Narayan Das
  15. Poreyahat: Devendranath Singh
  16. Godda: Amit Kumar Mandal
  17. Mahagama: Ashok Kumar Bhagat
  18. Kodarma: Neera Yadav
  19. Barkatha: Amit Kumar Yadav
  20. Barhi: Manoj Yadav
  21. Barkagaon: Roshan Lal Choudhary
  22. Hazaribagh: Pradeep Prasad
  23. Simaria (SC): Ujjwal Das
  24. Bagodar: Nagendra Mahto
  25. Jamua (SC): Manju Devi
  26. Gandey: Muniya Devi
  27. Giridih: Nirbhay Kumar Shahabadi
  28. Bermo: Ravindra Pandey
  29. Bokaro: Biranchi Narayan
  30. Chandankiyari (SC): Amar Kumar Bauri
  31. Sindri: Tara Devi
  32. Nirsa: Aparna Sengupta
  33. Dhanbad: Raj Sinha
  34. Jharia: Ragini Singh
  35. Baghmara: Shatrughan Mahto
  36. Baharagora: Dineshanand Goswami
  37. Ghatshila (ST): Babulal Soren
  38. Potka (ST): Meera Munda
  39. Jamshedpur East: Purnima Das Sahu
  40. Saraikella (ST): Champai Soren
  41. Chaibasa (ST): Geeta Balmuchu
  42. Majhgaon (ST): Barkunwar Gagrai
  43. Jaganathpur (ST): Geeta Koda
  44. Chakradharpur (ST): Shashibhushan Samad
  45. Kharsawan (ST): Sonaram Bodra
  46. Torpa (ST): Koche Munda
  47. Khunti (ST): Nilkanth Singh Munda
  48. Khijri (ST): Ram Kumar Pahan
  49. Ranchi: C.P. Singh
  50. Hatia: Navin Jaiswal
  51. Kanke (SC): Jitu Charan Ram
  52. Mandar (ST): Sunny Toppo
  53. Sisai (ST): Arun Oraon
  54. Gumla (ST): Sudarshan Bhagat
  55. Bishunpur (ST): Sameer Oraon
  56. Simdega (ST): Shradhanand Besra
  57. Kolebira (ST): Sujan Jojo
  58. Manika (ST): Harikrishna Singh
  59. Latehar (SC): Prakash Ram
  60. Panki: Kushwaha Shashi Bhushan Mehta
  61. Daltonganj: Alok Kumar Chaurasiya
  62. Bishrampur: Ramachandra Chandravanshi
  63. Chhatarpur (SC): Pushpa Devi Bhuiyan
  64. Hussainabad: Kamlesh Kumar Singh
  65. Garhwa: Satyendra Nath Tiwari
  66. Bhawanathpur: Bhanu Pratap Shahi

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