Congress candidate Sukhdeo Bhagat secures victory in Lohardaga parliamentary seat after 15 years, defeating BJP rival by a significant margin. Tribals and OBC communities play a crucial role in the election results.
JMM president Shibu Soren expels Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom and his daughter-in-law Sita Soren from the party for six years for contesting elections independently and making baseless allegations. Read more about the expulsions and party discipline actions.
Chatra Lok Sabha seat is the only constituency in the state which has never been represented by a local since the first elections were held here in 1957. This year, however, has been different. BJP benched its outgoing MP Sunil Kumar Singh, an outsider, after intense protests from a section of the party workers and fielded Kalicharan Singh, a local. Congress candidate KN Tripathi, an outsider too by the virtue of being a native of Palamu district, is also facing protests after his name was announced recently. Will Chatra break the trend of electing outsiders? Learn more about the local vs. outsider dynamics in Chatra's MP elections.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) incumbent Bishunpur MLA Chamra Linda refuses to withdraw his nomination for the Lohardaga (ST) Lok Sabha seat, leading to a three-way contest. BJP's Sameer Oraon and Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat are also in the race. Political experts suggest Linda's presence could impact Bhagat's chances by splitting votes. The nomination process for the seat, with 15 candidates including independents, is set for voting on May 13.