Two more former BJP leaders, Louis Marandi, and Kunal Sarangi, joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday, just weeks before the state assembly elections. This move follows the recent defection of three-time BJP MLA Kedar Hazra and AJSU Party's Umakant Rajak to the JMM.

Lois Marandi, Kunal Sarangi and Lakshman Tudu – and other saffron party leaders joined the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday, weeks ahead of the assembly polls in the state

Earlier, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had announced the schedule for the state assembly elections. The voters will cast their votes on November 20 in one phase. The counting of votes will be done on November 23.

The BJP retains 71 MLAs and fields relatives of influential leaders in its first list of 99 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls. This move reflects a risk-aversion approach following poor general election results.

BJP releases candidate list for Maharashtra Assembly elections, featuring key leaders and focus on women voters.

The BJP has fielded state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom from Borio and former chief minister Champai Soren from Saraikella

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With 13 female faces, over half a dozen newcomers and seasoned veterans, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of candidates for the upcoming elections on Sunday afternoon.

BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly elections, including Devendra Fadnavis and Ashish Selar.

The BJP has announced its first list of 99 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly election on November 20. Key figures attended a crucial NDA meeting to finalize the seat distribution. The election will be a significant two-way battle between Maha Vikas Aghadi and Maha Yuti Alliance.