Political Shifts as Jharkhand Preps for Assembly Elections

As Jharkhand approaches its assembly elections, Congress leader Manju Kumari, alongside her father and former MLA Sukar Ravidas, switches allegiance to the BJP. Meanwhile, BJP leaders discuss election strategies and criticize the state government's financial policies. The Election Commission is set to announce election schedules for Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

In a strategic political move ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections, Congress leader Manju Kumari, together with her father and ex-MLA Sukar Ravidas, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the BJP office in Ranchi on Tuesday. They were welcomed by Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi and state assembly election co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma.

BJP state president Babulal Marandi addressed the impending polls and indicated his plans to travel to Delhi for discussions centered around the upcoming elections. Marandi criticized the current Jharkhand government for its delayed increase in financial aid for women and pointed out unresolved issues concerning proposed assistance for unemployed youth.

The Election Commission of India is poised to announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Officials will convene a press conference at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi, to unveil the timeline for the polls. With electoral terms ending in late 2024 and early 2025, the political climate intensifies. A thorough review of election preparedness by the ECI has been conducted to mitigate monetary influence in the elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)