BJP Jharkhand President Laxman Giluwa Resigns Following Defeat
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Jharkhand BJP President Laxman Giluwa on Wednesday, 26 December, tendered his resignation from the post following party's performance in recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren met the governor on Tuesday, 24 December, and staked claim to form the government in the state.
“We have staked claim to form the government in Jharkhand, with the support of 50 MLAs… The oath-taking ceremony will take place on 29 December,” he said.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) had extended support to the pre-poll JMM-Congress-RJD alliance. Hemant Soren was also formally elected the JMM legislature party leader on Tuesday.
The JMM-Congress-RJD coalition had obtained a majority with 47 seats in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly on Monday.
- The BJP was reduced to 25 seats in the Jharkhand elections. JVM(P) and AJSU party won three and two seats, respectively
- BJP’s Raghubar Das lost the Jamshedpur (East) by a margin of 15,815 votes against independent candidate and BJP rebel Saryu Roy
- Outgoing CM Raghubar Das said the BJP’s failure to cling to the alliance with AJSU party is the reason for loss
Hemant Soren Stakes Claim to Form Govt, Oath-Taking on 29 December
JMM leader Hemant Soren met the governor on Tuesday and staked claim to form the government in the state. “We have staked claim to form the government in Jharkhand, with the support of 50 MLAs… The oath-taking ceremony will take place on 29 December,” he said.
Hemant Soren Elected JMM Legislature Party Leader
JMM working president Hemant Soren was on Tuesday formally elected the JMM legislature party leader, a party source said cited by PTI said.
JVM(P) Extends Support to JMM-Led Alliance
A day after the JMM-Congress-RJD combine obtained a majority with 47 seats, the Jharkhand Vikas Mocha (Prajatantrik) on Tuesday extended support to the pre-poll alliance.
The support by the JVM(P) came after JMM’s Hemant Soren called on Marandi at his residence, a JVM(P) press release said in Ranchi.
It said that the party will extend support to "the new coalition government-in-waiting".
People Defeated BJP's Agenda to Divide Society: Sonia Gandhi
Reacting to the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance's victory in Jharkhand assembly polls, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said people "have defeated BJP’s attempts to divide the society on caste and religious lines."
In a video recorded statement she said, "The victory is special and of extreme contemporary importance, and the people of Jharkhand deserve special gratitude and congratulations for summarily defeating the BJP and its divisive agenda."
CM Raghubar Das Loses to Sarayu Roy
'Will Work for the Development of Jharkhand': CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das conceded defeat in the elections and congratulated JMM's Hemant Soren for the victory.
"It is my resolve to always continue to work for the development of Jharkhand," Das added.
AJSU Party Chief Sudesh Mahto Wins Silli Seat by a Margin of 20,195 Votes
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das Submits His Resignation After Defeat in Polls
PM Modi Congratulates Hemant Soren, Thanks People for the Opportunity
JMM's Hemant Soren Defeats BJP's Simon Malto to Win Barhait Seat
'We Respect the Mandate of the People': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "We respect the mandate of the people of Jharkhand," and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve them for five years.
"BJP is committed towards continuous development in the state," Shah said.
JMM's Hemant Soren Defeats BJP's Louis Marandi To Win From Dumka Seat
BJP Leads in 25 Seats; Congress-JMM Combine Ahead in 46
'Hopeful the Result Will Be in Our Favour': Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that he is confident that BJP will form government in the state even as trends showed the Congress-JMM combine inching closer to victory.
Congress-JMM Alliance Leads in 44 Seats; BJP Wins 2, Ahead in 25 Seats
'I'm Thankful to the People of Jharkhand for the Mandate': Hemant Soren
JMM’s Hemant Soren who is leading in both Barhait and Dumka seats, addressed the media and thanked the people of Jharkhand for the mandate.
“Thank Lalu, Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka for fighting in alliance and reposing their trust in me,” Sored added.
'This is a Verdict in Favour of Citizens': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Mnister Mamata Banerjee on Monday, 23 December, congratulated the JMM-Congress-RJD combine and said the elections were held amid CAA and NRC protests and the “verdict was in favour of citizens.”
BJP's Koche Munda Wins Torpa Constituency by a Margin of 9,630 Votes
BJP's Koche Munda wins Torpa assembly constituency against JMM's Sudeep Guria by a margin of 9,630 votes, in the first result declared by the Election Commission.
JMM-Cong Alliance Leads in 46 Seats, BJP Leads in 24
JMM's Hemant Soren at Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren's Residence in Ranchi
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) Hemant Soren visits his father and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren in Ranchi, ANI reported.
Hemant is leading from Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 11,668 votes and from Dumka seat by 2,750 votes.
BJP Leads in 28 Seats, JMM-Cong Alliance Leads in 42
Chief Minister Raghubar Das Trails by 4643 Votes
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das is trailing behind Saryu Roy in the Jamshedpur (East) constituency by a margin of 4643 votes.
“A lead of about 1500-2000 will continue in the coming rounds of counting. I could win by a margin of 30,000 votes," Roy was quoted by ANI as saying.
Notably, Das had won from the same seat with a margin of 70157 votes in the 2014 Assembly election.
Cong-JMM-RJD Alliance Ahead in 42 Seats, BJP in 29: EC Trends
'These Trends Are Not The Final Word': Raghubar Das
Addressing the media, incumbent CM Raghubar Das said, “These trends are not the final word. There are more rounds of counting to be held. It will not be correct to comment on these trends. I will hold a press conference later in Ranchi.”
Speaking about his rival candidate, he said, “Had Saryu Roy caused damage, I would not have received the votes I have so far. Let me clearly state that we're not only winning, but we'll also form government under the leadership of BJP in the state.”
EC Trends Show Cong-JMM-RJD Alliance Ahead in 39 Seats, BJP in 30
'Results Not as per Expectation': JVM's Babulal Marandi
“The results are not as per our expectation. We will have to accept people's mandate. We will play the role which people's mandate has given us. Let the results come, then we will sit and discuss what to do,” JVM chief Babulal Marandi said, according to news agency ANI.
The party is leading in five seats, according to Election Commission trends. However, in the 2014 assembly elections, it had won eight seats.
EC Data Shows Cong+ Leading in 41 Seats, BJP in 28
Jharkhand Election Results: Babulal Marandi Ahead by 2,841 Votes in Dhanwar
Clean Sweep for Mahagathbandhan, Says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav
There is going to be a clean sweep for the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in this election, said RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. "We have fought elections under leadership of Hemant Soren, he is going to be the Chief Minister," he said.
JMM's Menka Sardar Leading in Potka
Jharkhand Election Results: EC Data Shows BJP Leading in 17 Seats, Cong+ in 23 Seats
BJP in Talks With AJSU and JVM: Reports
The BJP is engaged in talks with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) and Babulal Marandi’s Jharkhand Vikas Morcha, reports CNN TV18.
Jharkhand Election Results: JVM's Babulal Marandi Leads in Dhanwar
JVM's Babulal Marandi, the first chief minister of Jharkhand, is leading in the Dhanwar constituency.
Jharkhand Election Results: Incumbent CM Raghubar Das Trails
BJP leader and incumbent Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das is trailing in Jamshedpur (East).
Jharkhand Election Results: Congress' State Chief Leads from Lohardaga
Congress state unit chief Rameshwar Oraon is in the lead from the reserved seat of Lohardaga.
Congress+, BJP Both Lead in 19 Seats
Early leads show that the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance is leading in 19 seats, while the BJP is also leading in 19 constituencies. Others are leading in 14.
Chandreshwar Prasad Singh of BJP Leading in Ranchi
BJP leader Chandreshwar Prasad Singh is leading in the Ranchi constituency.
Congress+ Leads in 15 Seats, BJP in 14
Early leads show that the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance is leading in 14 seats, while the BJP is leading in 15 constituencies.
JMM's CM Face Hemant Soren Leads in Dumka and Barhait
Chief minister hopeful from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Hemant Soren, is leading in the Dumka and Barhait constituency.
Congress+ Leads in 12 Seats, BJP in 11
Early leads show that the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance is leading in 12 seats, while the BJP is leading in 11.
Counting of Votes Commences
Counting of votes for the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly elections has begun on Monday, 23 December.
Counting of Votes to Commence at 8 am
Counting of votes for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is all set to commence from 8 am on Monday, 23 December.
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