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The date of assembly elections in Jharkhand is now very close. Due to this, all the political parties are engaged in election preparations with full vigor. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed election rallies in Garhwa and Chaibasa of the state. However, amid PM Modi’s visit, Hemant Soren’s party JMM has made a big allegation on PM Modi. The party alleges that in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s helicopter was not allowed to fly for one and a half hours.
Letter written to the President?
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has written a letter to President Draupadi Murmu in this regard and has demanded to ensure equal opportunity for star campaigners in the upcoming assembly elections. JMM has sought President Draupadi Murmu’s intervention in this matter.
What is the full allegation?
JMM party spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya has said in his letter to President Murmu that a ‘no-fly zone’ was set due to PM Modi’s visit to Garhwa and Chaibasa in Jharkhand on Monday. Hemant Soren was scheduled to address an election meeting at Bazar Tand in Simdega at 2:25 pm after addressing a meeting at Gudri in West Singhbhum at 1:45 pm. At the same time, PM Modi was to be in Chaibasa at 2:40 pm to address an election rally. The distance between Gudri and Chaibasa is 80 km while the distance to Simdega is 90 km. The Election Commission had given its approval to Soren’s visit. But citing the Prime Minister’s security protocol, the Chief Minister’s helicopter was stopped for one and a half hours.
When will the elections be held?
The Election Commission had recently announced the dates for the assembly elections in the state of Jharkhand. Elections will be held in 2 phases for a total of 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand. Voting will be held in two phases in the state on 13 and 20 November and the election results will be declared on 23 November.
