Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (jmm)

Hemant Soren retained the Barhait seat defeating BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes, according to the Election Commission. Soren secured 95,612 votes, while Hembrom got 55,821 votes

JMM terms BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ as ‘jhoot, loot, thag patra’

The Home Minister is demanding an account of 5 lakh jobs in Jharkhand. The Modi government had promised to provide two crore jobs every year.

Relief for Hemant Soren as SC junks ED's appeal against HC's order granting him bail

A bench of justices Gavai and Viswanathan held that the HC's order was 'very well reasoned' however, the top court directed the trial court to decide the case without being influenced by the order of the high court.

Not floor test, here are the real challenges that await Hemant Soren in an election year

With 46 MLAs (JMM & allies) the chief minister is expected to sail through. After the recently held Lok Sabha polls where 4, two each from BJP and JMM become Lok Sabha members and the expulsion of Sita Soren from JMM, the effective strength of the house stands at 76.

BJP will be wiped out of Jharkhand after assembly elections: Former CM Hemant Soren

"Time to put last nail in BJP's coffin; saffron party will be wiped out from Jharkhand after the assembly elections," Soren told Jharkhand Mukti Morcha workers during an address in Ranch.

No relief for Hemant Soren, Supreme Court refuses to hear interim bail plea

The court pulled up Soren for not disclosing the fact that a special court had taken cognisance of the complaint against him, leaving little room for him to challenge the validity of his arrest

JMM expels Sita Soren from party's primary membership for 6 years

She was expelled for "anti-party activities", the JMM said in a release

SC adjourns Hemant Soren’s bail plea to May 21

Top court's bench was led by justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

SC seeks ED's response over former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's bail plea

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta have now listed the case for hearing on May 17, the last working day before the court closes for summer vacations.

SC Disposes Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest as 'infructuous'

The top court says the challenge to the Enforcement Directorate arrest can be raised in a fresh petition against the HC judgment.

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana to contest Gandey Assembly bypoll

The bypoll for the Gandey assembly seat is slated for May 20, coinciding with the Lok Sabha elections in the state

Jharkhand Lok Sabha Polls: Jama MLA Sita Soren joins BJP hours after resigning from JMM

A three-time MLA from Jama, Sita Soren is also the spouse of the late Durga Soren, the elder brother of the former Chief Minister, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 39

Bribe for vote: MPs, MLAs won't get immunity from prosecution, rules SC

Shortly after the judgment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to microblogging site X, hailing the historic verdict of the apex court.

JMM central executive committee discusses strategy for LS polls

The meeting was held at the CM's residence under the chairmanship of Champai Soren.

Jharkhand's Champai Soren govt to seek trust vote on February 5

Champai Soren was administered the oath of office by Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.

SC rejects Hemant Soren's plea against ED's arrest in money laundering case

The court further noted that Soren could approach the High Court seeking for the same reliefs he sought from the Supreme Court

JMM to file defamation case against BJP J'khand chief over comment on Soren's 'absence'

JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said a similar case will also be filed against a BJP MP who "tweets frequently", apparently indicating Nishikant Dubey.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha block president shot dead by unidentified miscreants

Police said that as per the information they collected so far, six miscreants on two motorbikes came to the railway siding and opened fire at Khan.

Trouble in Jharkhand coalition ? CM Hemant Soren accused of sidelining Congress

Trouble started brewing in the ruling alliance in January when Jharkhand Congress in-charge RPN Singh quit the party and joined the BJP, a move seen to have weakened the Congress’ position in the coalition government.

Jharkhand Election Results 2019: Early trends give edge to JMM-Congress-RJD alliance

Congress sources have told media persons that the Opposition's pre-poll alliance must constitutionally get the first offer to form the government in Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Election Voting Highlights: Final phase of polling ends, eyes on exit polls now

Of the 81 assembly seats, elections have been completed in 65 constituencies in the four phases between November 30 and December 16. Counting of votes is scheduled for December 23.

Jharkhand Election Phase 2 Voting 2019 Highlights: Polling ends in 20 seats amid sporadic violence, 1 killed in Sisoi

The first phase had concluded on November 30. The fifth and final phase of polling will be held on December 20 and counting will take place on December 23

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Will BJP's solo act bear fruit?

An analysis of the 2014 state elections shows that BJP’s reliance on a multi-cornered contest favouring them is likely to cause a dent

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Polling for first phase begins

The rest of the four phases for the 81-member assembly will be held on December 7, 12, 16 and 20. Counting is scheduled on December 23.

Jharkhand Election 2019 Voting Highlights: Total voter turnout for first phase around 64.12%

Seats for which polling is taking place today are Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur.