Ranchi, March 20 -- The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress are in advanced stages of negotiations for a possible alliance in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, even as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has kept alternative options open if seat-sharing talks fail.
JMM leaders said discussions with the Congress have progressed, with the party preparing to contest around 25 to 30 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly. However, no formal announcement on seat-sharing has been made so far.
JMM central general secretary Manoj Pandey said the party is committed to contesting the Assam elections, citing what he described as growing support among tribal communities, particularly tea tribes. He said Soren is monitoring developmen...