'was kept in dark by rjd, congress': JMM opts out of bihar elections
RANCHI, Oct. 22 -- In a development that could have a bearing on the INDIA bloc arrangement in Jharkhand, the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has pulled out of the Bihar assembly election, accusing its alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress of 'political shrewdness' and keeping the tribal party in dark about seat sharing till the last minute.
The development comes two days after the JMM announced that it would go solo and field candidates in six constituencies of the 243 member Bihar assembly. However, none from the party filed nomination, even as October 20 was the last date to file nominations for the second and final phase of Bihar polls.
Speaking to reporters at his residence in Giridih, JMM leader and state's urban housing & development minister Sudivya Kumar described the development as a result of political 'shrewdness' of the lead partner (RJD) of INDIA bloc in Bihar, which was also supported by the Congress. Holding the Congress equally responsible, Kumar said the grand old party supported the RJD in the development....
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