Saralnama: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will not contest the Bihar Assembly elections. Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Jharkhand minister and Giridih MLA, accused Congress and RJD of breaking alliance ethics. He said JMM was kept in confusion about seat-sharing until the last moment. Sonu claimed JMM played the role of a big brother in Jharkhand, giving respect and ministerial positions to RJD and Congress. He warned this decision would impact Jharkhand politics. Sonu accused Congress of not mediating despite being a key INDIA alliance member. He stated both RJD and Congress are equally guilty of injustice towards JMM in Bihar. This move has affected the grand alliance's equations in Bihar elections and signaled new political tensions in Jharkhand. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 04:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 25 Sep 2023: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will not contest the Bihar Assembly elections
- Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Jharkhand minister and Giridih MLA, accused Congress and RJD of breaking alliance ethics
- He said JMM was kept in confusion about seat-sharing until the last moment