The Jharkhand election is focusing on the Santhal Pargana region, a pocket borough of the Soren family, as they aim to wrest Shibu Soren s eight-time seat from the BJP. The JMM-led opposition alliance is contesting three Lok Sabha seats in Santhal - Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda - in the last phase of the polls on June 1. In 2019, the BJP won Dumka and Godda constituencies, while JMM won Rajmahal.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday expressed confidence in BJP victory in the Dumka Lok Sabha seat saying We will win with a big margin
As the date for Lok Sabha election to Dumka seat draws near, the rival candidates are going all out to garner as much support as possible for themselves. BJP is relying on JMM turncoat Sita Soren to retain this prestigious seat, while JMM veteran Nalin Soren is banking on traditional vote banks. JMM chief Shibu Soren's absence due to ill health and the arrest of Hemant Soren by the ED have added complexity to the race. The Dumka Lok Sabha seat, traditionally a JMM stronghold, is now fiercely contested with BJP fielding Sita Soren. The outcome could have long-term political consequences.