Ranchi, March 29: The ruling party of Jharkhand, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is making a significant move in Northeast politics by fielding candidates for the first time in 18 seats during the Assam Assembly elections. Party leader and Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, is personally leading the campaign, conducting public meetings across the state. The enthusiastic crowds at his rallies are seen as a positive sign for the party’s expansion efforts.
This marks the first time in nearly five decades of political history that JMM is contesting elections outside Jharkhand at this level. The party has strategically chosen seats in Assam where there is a notable presence of Jharkhand-origin tribal and Kudmi communities.
According to statistics, the ‘T-Tribe’ community, linked to tea gardens and originating from Jharkhand, has a population of around 7 million in Assam. These communities have yet to receive Scheduled Tribe status. Hemant Soren is prominently raising this issue in his campaign, assuring these communities of support in obtaining tribal recognition.
JMM’s strategy is centered on the state’s social equations. The party aims to build a new political base through a coalition of Muslim, Kudmi, tribal, and Christian voters. A similar social coalition played a crucial role in bringing the party to power in Jharkhand. Organizationally, the party has made extensive preparations for this election.
Under the leadership of General Secretary Vinod Pandey, grassroots work has been ongoing for the past year. The party has released a list of 20 star campaigners, while several ministers and legislators are already active in Assam. The campaign is being intensified by focusing on local issues. However, establishing a political foothold for a new party in Assam’s complex socio-political landscape is considered challenging, given the presence of established regional and national parties.
Analysts believe that if the party’s social equation has even a limited impact, it could achieve initial success. The true effect of these efforts will only be assessed after the election results are announced.
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