Political Shake-Up: Former BJP Stalwarts Join Jharkhand's JMM

Several former BJP leaders, including Lois Marandi, Kunal Sarangi, and Lakshman Tudu, have joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) ahead of the state assembly polls. The move highlights underlying internal conflicts within the BJP. Elections are set for November 13 and 20, with results announced on November 23.

In a significant political development, several former BJP leaders have shifted their allegiance to the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) just weeks before the assembly elections in Jharkhand.

Among those joining the opposition party are three former MLAs—Lois Marandi, Kunal Sarangi, and Lakshman Tudu. The move comes days after other BJP affiliates, Kedar Hazra and Umakant Rajak, also embraced the JMM.

This mass defection underscores the growing discontent within the BJP ranks, with these leaders citing neglect of workers and intra-party factionalism as significant issues. The assembly elections are scheduled for November 13 and 20, with result declarations set for November 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)