JMM eyes Bihar polls, pins hopes on 12 seats

With assembly elections just months away, political parties have started taking measures to strengthen their organisational structure in Bihar.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) which is heading the government in Jharkhand on Wednesday said that the party has been working hard to strengthen its voters base in at least 12 constituencies in Bihar which are considered a tribal stronghold.

The 12 seats identified by the JMM include Tarapur, Katoria, Manihari, Jhajha, Banka, Thakurganj, Rupouli, Rampur, Banmankhi, Jamalpur, Pirpainti and Chakai.

“We have identified at least 12 seats in Bihar where JMM can help grand alliance put up a strong fight against the NDA during the assembly elections”, JMM Bihar incharge Pranav Kumar told this newspaper.

Sources aware of the development said that JMM top leadership including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has also discussed the issue with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav but nothing has been finalised yet.

The JMM leaders are of the view that Hemant model of development and his perception would give an advantage to the grand alliance against the NDA during the upcoming Bihar polls.

“The party has decided to contest Bihar polls this year. Leaders are in touch with the RJD leaders,” JMM insiders said.