Sarma Dismisses BJP Ticket Discontent in Jharkhand

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed reports of discontent within the Jharkhand BJP over election ticket distribution. He claimed the accusations of nepotism were unfounded, citing specific cases where tickets were given due to former commitments. The BJP released its first candidate list for the upcoming assembly elections.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dismissed reports of internal discord within the Jharkhand BJP concerning ticket allocation for upcoming assembly elections.

Sarma, also the BJP's co in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly elections, refuted claims of nepotism, emphasizing that this normative disquiet follows any candidate announcement.

The BJP has unveiled its first list of candidates and is preparing to contest the majority of seats. Sarma underscored that the party responded to specific prior commitments in its ticket allocation.

(With inputs from agencies.)