As the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 approach, cracks have started emerging within the INDIA alliance. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the main and ruling party of Jharkhand, has expressed displeasure with the neglect in INDIA alliance.
JMM may contest alone on 15 seats in Bihar
The JMM alleges that it has been ignored in the meetings of the INDIA alliance regarding the Bihar elections. JMM has also warned that if it does not get proper respect and participation, it will contest alone on 15 seats in Bihar. This political displeasure has again raised questions on the claims of unity of the INDIA block.
JMM moving towards expansion at the national level
JMM says that it is now moving towards expansion at the national level and the strong voice of the tribal society cannot be suppressed in Bihar. At the same time, RJD has also alleged discrimination in Jharkhand and raised the question that when their MLAs are in the government, then why are they not being given equal participation in the alliance. The displeasure that started from Jharkhand is now affecting the credibility of the INDIA alliance in Bihar.
JMM warns the INDIA alliance
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has made it clear that it no longer wants to be limited to the boundaries of Jharkhand only. According to the party, the strategy for national expansion has been decided in the 13th session and on the basis of strong hold on tribal and backward community seats of Bihar, it can field candidates on 15 seats. Focusing on seats like Chakai, Katoria, Jhajha, Jamui of Banka district, the party has warned the INDIA alliance that if it is sidelined, it will directly benefit the BJP.
RJD complains of neglect in Jharkhand
RJD has also alleged neglect in Jharkhand. The party says that despite the pre-poll promises, they were given only six seats, while 22 seats were sought. Despite Tejashwi Yadav's activism and four MLAs of the party being in the government, they were not given representation in important places like boards-corporations and coordination committees.
Prakash Kumar Panday