Heated Battle for Ghatshila: A By-Election Showdown

A total of ten candidates, including JLKM's Ramdas Murmu, have filed for the Ghatshila Assembly by-election. The seat became vacant after the death of JMM's Ramdas Soren. Key contenders include Somesh Soren of JMM and Babulal Soren of BJP-led NDA. Voting is set for November 11.

A heated contest is underway as ten candidates vie for the Ghatshila Assembly seat following the untimely demise of JMM's MLA and Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren. The by-election has garnered significant attention, particularly due to the entry of key political players.

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has strategically placed Somesh Soren, son of the late legislator, as their contender. On the other side, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has fielded Babulal Soren, son of former Chief Minister Champai Soren, rekindling a significant political rivalry.

Amidst a competitive slate of independent candidates and party nominees, the electoral field is set to see polling on November 11, with the subsequent vote count scheduled for November 14. As political dynamics shift in this vital constituency, all eyes remain on Ghatshila.

(With inputs from agencies.)