Ranchi, March 23: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has declared its candidates for 21 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Discussions regarding seat allocation with the Congress leadership have not reached a consensus. Consequently, the party released its list of candidates on Monday.
According to official party sources, all candidates have submitted their nominations. The list, signed by party’s central general secretary and spokesperson Vinod Kumar Pandey, includes Preeti Rekha Barla from Majbat, Teharu Gaur from Bishwanath, Amit Nag from Khumtai, Bhuben Murari from Chabua, and Fredrickson Hasda from Gosai Gaon.
Other candidates include Baldev Teli from Sonari, Peter Minj from Duliajan, Paban Soutal from Rangonadi, Bharat Nayak from Digboi, and Prabhat Das Panika from Bhergaon. Additionally, Mahabir Baske from Tingkhong, Abdul Majan from Barchalla, Matthew Topno from Rangapara, Jarnal Minj from Margherita, Sanjay Bagh from Nahar Katia, Muna Karmakar from Makum, and Ratnakar Tati from Doomdooma have also been nominated. Candidates Sahil Munda from Sarupathar, Ms. Sonia from Titabor, Pratapching Rangfar from Bokajan (ST), and Prabhakar Das from Khowang have also received tickets.
The JMM’s activity in Assam has been steadily increasing. The party has received its traditional ‘bow and arrow’ election symbol from the Election Commission, which it views as a strategic advantage. The JMM’s electoral strategy is particularly focused on the tea garden areas, targeting the T-tribe and tribal vote banks.
Party leadership believes that millions of tribal communities from Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal who have settled in Assam have been deprived of adequate representation in mainstream politics. Based on this social foundation, the JMM is working to establish its political presence in the region.
Recently, Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s increased activity in Assam has bolstered this strategy. He has addressed public gatherings in several areas, including Tinsukia and Bishwanath, emphasizing the rights, identity, and respect of the tribal community. The large crowds at these gatherings are seen by the party as a positive sign for their cause.
Political analysts suggest that the JMM’s initiative could redefine the dynamics of tribal politics in Assam.
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