Jharkhand Politicians Join BJP Ahead of Elections

In Jharkhand, significant political shifts occurred as former Chief Ministers Champai Soren and Madhu Koda, alongside expelled JMM leader Lobin Hembrom, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid dissatisfaction with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Soren, who cited feeling 'bitter humiliation' within JMM, is expected to strengthen BJP's ties with the Scheduled Tribes, a crucial demographic for the party. Hembrom, expelled after a rebellion against JMM, echoed similar sentiments about the party's decline and expressed intent to advocate for tribal rights through BJP. Additionally, in Haryana, former District Education Officer Suman Bahmani joined BJP, indicating potential electoral aspirations in the Sadhaura Assembly constituency. The BJP is also launching a nationwide membership drive, spearheaded by Prime Minister Modi, aiming to increase its grassroots support, particularly in Telangana where they expect significant enrollment. These developments highlight a broader realignment of political loyalties and ambitions within the BJP across various states.