Jharkhand Assembly Elections Set for November

The Jharkhand Assembly elections are set for November 13 and 20, with counting on November 23. The Azad Samaj Party Kanshiram has declared candidates for six of the 15 seats it aims to contest, emphasizing issues affecting marginalized communities, as articulated by state president Kashif Raza. Meanwhile, the Congress and JMM alliance, part of the INDIA bloc, will field candidates in 70 of the 81 total seats, with ongoing negotiations for the remaining 11 seats. The BJP has also outlined its expected seat-sharing, planning to contest several seats with various smaller parties. In a competitive political landscape, the Samajwadi Party has announced its intention to enter the fray, demanding 11 seats from the INDIA bloc, or it will contest all seats independently. As the election approaches, multiple parties are rallying their strategies and focusing on key issues such as development, agriculture, and employment.