The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha began as an alliance between a Kurmi outfit, Santhals led by Shibu Soren, and a Marxist organisation. It first came to power in the state in 2005.
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A rift between the Kudmi-Mahatos and the Adivasis has developed along the same lines. The Kudmis have been demanding their inclusion in the STs for a long time. They claim that they were included in the category until 1950.
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From protesting against illegal mining and deforestation, to becoming a major pivot in the politics of undivided Bihar and present-day Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has had a remarkable journey over the past 50 years.On December .