Days before voting, Soren's poll proposer switches to BJP

Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Mandal Murmu, the initial proposer for Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's candidacy, has switched allegiances and joined the BJP. Murmu, a descendant of tribal freedom fighters, expressed discomfort with his prior role and cited concerns over demographic shifts due to Bangladeshi influx as reasons for his decision. The BJP welcomed him, highlighting his lineage and the symbolic significance of his joining.

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