CM Hemant Soren's meeting with BJP leader sparks political speculation; after Bihar, will there be NDA government in Jharkhand too?
Following the Grand Alliance's crushing defeat in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, political activity has intensified in the neighboring state of Jharkhand. The Grand Alliance did not concede a single seat to Chief Minister Hemant Soren's party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), in Bihar election. This could have upset Hemant Soren and party leaders. According to sources, Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren met with a top BJP leader in Delhi recently. This meeting has sparked political turmoil.
A preliminary agreement has been reached?
Political circles are speculating that the talks between Hemant Soren and the BJP leader were not merely formal. In fact, claims are being made that a preliminary agreement has been reached between the two parties (BJP and JMM) to come together.
JMM has 34 seats in Jharkhand Assembly
According to sources, there is also talk that negotiations regarding the post of Deputy Chief Minister have been finalized. Now, if Hemant Soren decides to join the NDA, what will be the equations in the Jharkhand Assembly? Let's understand this in detail.
There are 81 seats in the Jharkhand Assembly, and 41 are required for a majority. Currently, Hemant Soren is leading the government. His party, the JMM, has 34 seats. He is in alliance with the Congress, RJD, and the Left. Congress has 16 MLAs, RJD has 4, and the Left has 2. The total number is 56.
BJP has 21 seats
However, if Hemant Soren decides to join the NDA, the numbers game will change significantly. The JMM has 34, the BJP has 21, the LJP has 1, the AJSU has 1, and the JDU has 1 seat. This would result in a total of 58 MLAs, well above the majority mark.
One of the most unexpected political moves in Indian history
There is currently a lot of discussion in Jharkhand politics regarding Hemant Soren. Political analysts believe that if Hemant Soren joins the NDA, it would be considered one of the most unexpected political moves in Indian history. Political analysts believe that the 2024 election campaign saw the maximum political rivalry between the JMM and the BJP.
All eyes on the JMM's decision
The JMM accused the BJP of misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to send Hemant Soren to jail. Despite this, if Hemant Soren now decides to join the NDA, it would be a shocking political development.
Prakash Kumar Pandey