Congress holds talks with Hemant Soren on fielding party nominee from one of 2 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls in Jharkhand
The Congress party is in discussions with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren regarding the nomination of a candidate for one of the two Rajya Sabha seats up for election. The party is focusing on fielding a local candidate, emphasizing the importance of local sentiment in Jharkhand. The election process is set to begin with notifications issued on June 1, leading up to voting on June 18.
- ▪Jharkhand Congress leaders met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren to discuss Rajya Sabha nominations.
- ▪One seat is vacant due to the death of former JMM president Shibu Soren, while another will be vacant after BJP leader Deepak Prakash's term ends.
- ▪The Congress party aims to field a local candidate, considering the strong local sentiment in Jharkhand.
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Jharkhand Congress in-charge K. Raju and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday to discuss fielding a Congress candidate from one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand going to the polls on June 18.One seat became vacant following the death of former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president and former CM Shibu Soren last year. The second will fall vacant on June 21 when the term of BJP leader Deepak Prakash ends.Earlier, interacting with mediapersons after arriving at the Ranchi airport, Mr. Raju said, “We will sit with the CM to discuss the strategy for the election and our candidate.”On whether the party would field a local candidate or an outsider, Mr. Raju said only a local candidate would be considered.
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