Campaigning reaches its peak for 1st phase Jharkhand polls

As only two days are left for campaigning to end for the first phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand, leaders of all political parties are going full throttle, leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi has a hectic canvassing schedule in the state today. Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Abhiyan in Chandankyari Assembly constituency in Bokaro this afternoon, Prime Minister Modi said the BJP has always taken care of the interests and welfare of tribal people.

He said the aspirations and self-respect of tribal brothers and sisters have always been paramount for the party. Mr. Modi said that in the last ten years, our government has given more than three lakh crore rupees, which is four times more than the Congress. Criticizing the JMM government, Mr. Modi said that the Soren government has looted Jharkhand while we want to provide facilities like education, housing, and employment.

Senior JMM leader and Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleged misuse of central agency against him. Addressing the election meeting at Ranchi, Mr. Soren said people are watching all activities and they will give a befitted reply to the BJP in elections. Refuting charges of Hemant Soren Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi central agency is doing its duty. Mr. Soren will also address rallies at Tamar and Khijri, while senior RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav will hold a rally at Hunterganj in Chatra. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will hold three election meetings at Sarath, Deoghar, and Poreyahat.

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will address election meetings at Ichagarh, Tamar, and Kharsawan. BJP’s Jharkhand election co-incharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma, will address public meetings at Chatra and Latehar. Leaders of the AJSU and left parties will also address rallies in different parts of Jharkhand. Elections to the 81-member Legislative Assembly will be held in two phases, on the 13th and 20th of this month. Counting will take place on the 23rd of November along with Maharashtra Assembly Elections.