Jharkhand stands out as the only state this year where the BJP sees a genuine opportunity to reclaim power from the Opposition. With a complex political landscape, the stakes are high for all parties involved.
Early signs indicate a fiercely competitive race, with both the BJP and the JMM mobilizing their bases. Voter outreach efforts and campaign strategies will be critical as each party seeks to win over undecided voters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off the “Parivartan Yatra” from Sahibganj, emphasizing the importance of key historical locations. His stops aim to connect with local communities and reinforce the BJP’s message of change and progress.
The yatra includes six divisions and aims to cover an impressive 5,400 kilometers while reaching all 81 Assembly constituencies by October 3. This extensive outreach is designed to engage voters across the state and address their concerns.
The BJP faces significant hurdles in winning back Scheduled Tribe voters, a crucial demographic in Jharkhand. Coupled with a decline in Dalit support, these challenges complicate the party’s strategy to unite diverse communities under the Hindutva ideology.
In the last Lok Sabha elections, the BJP and its ally AJSU secured nine out of 14 seats. However, they suffered major defeats in all five ST-reserved constituencies, underscoring the urgent need to rebuild trust among tribal voters.
Prime Minister Modi has actively targeted the JMM government, claiming that infiltration from Bangladeshis and Rohingyas poses a serious threat to local identity and demographics. This rhetoric aims to rally support by framing the JMM as ineffective in addressing these concerns.
The situation has escalated to the courts, with the Jharkhand High Court ordering a committee to investigate the declining population of tribal communities in Santhal Pargana. This development adds another layer of urgency to the political discourse.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has warned that outside leaders are descending upon Jharkhand, spreading communal tension under the guise of caste and religion. He has portrayed the BJP as a party of “outsiders,” attempting to sow discord among local communities.
As the elections are expected in near feature, the BJP must navigate these complex challenges and develop effective strategies. Regaining crucial support from local communities will be essential for the party’s success in the upcoming polls.
Kolkata: On Friday, January 10, 2026, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha members demonstrated against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her actions after the ED raids at the I-PAC office and its chief Pratik Jain's home. | In relation to an alleged coal smuggling case that stretches back a few years, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office and Pratik Jain's home on Loudon Street in Kolkata on Thursday, January 8, 2025. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a protest against the ED raids on I-PAC after the raid set off a political storm in the state. Why is a chief minister endorsing Pratik Jain, and who is he? Pratik Jain, a political strategist and co-founder of I-PAC, is a graduate of IIT Bombay. He is credited with helping I-PAC grow into one of the most significant political consulting organizations in India. I-PAC was established in 2015 and offers services like data-driven campaign management, support for governance, and voter outreach initiatives. It has collaborated with a number of Indian political groups throughout the years, notably West Bengal's Trinamool Congress (TMC). I-PAC reportedly collaborates closely with Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, and his office. The company oversees the IT and media division of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC and is in charge of creating its election campaigns. Mr. Jain was in charge of the Trinamool Congress's IT cell, according to Ms. Banerjee. According to his LinkedIn page, Jain, an engineering graduate from IIT Bombay, started his career as an analyst at the consulting firm Deloitte. He was one of the first members of Citizens of Accountable Governance, which later evolved into I-PAC. Arvind Kejriwal, M.K. Stalin, Jaganmohan Reddy, Uddhav Thackeray, Rahul Gandhi, and Nitish Kumar are just a few of the prominent figures with whom the political consultancy firm has collaborated.…
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