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Abhishek Angad
Abhishek Angad is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, covering the state of Jharkhand. His interests are in the criminal justice system, politics, and human rights. When he is not reporting, he travels to rural hinterland.
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Babulal Marandi: ‘There is no shortcut to gaining tribal confidence… We have to work among them’Subscriber Only
November 26, 2024 18:20 IST
“We failed to gauge impact of Maiyya Samman Yojana… underestimated Jairam Mahato,” says Jharkhand BJP chief, adds the party will try to attract members from the minority community
Wed, Nov 27, 2024
The rebranding of the Sorens, Hemant as a family man, Kalpana as a star campaignerSubscriber Only
November 26, 2024 17:53 IST
Over seven years, counting down to last few tense hours, how a team of around a dozen helped JMM past the finishing line.
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Between LS and Assembly polls in Jharkhand, surge in women coming out to voteSubscriber Only
November 25, 2024 20:38 IST
In state elections held in the wake of the popular Maiyya Samman Yojana of the JMM govt, the gap in polling percentage on gender lines was striking.
Tue, Nov 26, 2024
Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM for third time on November 28Subscriber Only
November 24, 2024 16:50 IST
The JMM-led alliance won 56 of the 81 seats in the Assembly elections, the results of which were announced on Saturday. All eyes are now on what the configuration of the 12-member council of ministers in the government will be.
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
5 factors that explain BJP’s Jharkhand defeat: Vote share intact but battle lostSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 14:24 IST
Failed narrative to a new party, women scheme to bad poll management identified as some reasons as BJP holds on to 33.2% vote share, figures far behind
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Tale of Jharkhand’s two Kudmi leaders: Jairam Mahato’s rise dents NDA, BJP ally Sudesh Mahto faltersSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 08:45 IST
The JLKM won only one of the 71 seats it contested in the state but impacted the poll outcome in at least 14 seats, largely benefitting the INDIA bloc.
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
BJP’s infiltration pitch fails to make a dent in Jharkhand; Himanta, who led campaign, says ‘deeply painful, fought with a vision’Subscriber Only
November 23, 2024 20:35 IST
In Santhal Pargana division, which has 18 seats and where this discourse was the most pronounced, the NDA won only one seat.
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Hemant Soren interview: ‘BJP does symbolism by making a tribal the President, treats others in community indifferently’Subscriber Only
November 23, 2024 17:23 IST
"We have got this state by perseverance… I countered BJP’s divisive narrative,” says CM
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Hemant Soren vindicated, holds on to tribal votes, carries INDIA past majority markSubscriber Only
November 23, 2024 15:18 IST
BJP fails to cash in on anti-incumbency, especially over joblessness, even as JMM’s handling of BJP’s “infiltration” charges takes a sting out of the campaign
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Highlights: Never claimed BJP would win, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on party’s poll performanceSubscriber Only
November 23, 2024 06:54 IST
ECI Jharkhand Election Results 2024, Election Commission of India Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: “Whenever you had asked me here about Jharkhand, I had said that it is a difficult state,” BJP’s election-in-charge for the state said.
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
5 things to watch out for as Jharkhand Assembly poll results are declared tomorrowSubscriber Only
November 22, 2024 19:35 IST
From the impact of BJP’s polarising rhetoric to the fate of key political figures such as Hemant and Kalpana Soren, here is what we will be tracking as the results are announced.
Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Hemant Soren interview: ‘In 2023, Amit Shah said in MP that PM Modi finished infiltration… also say it here’Subscriber Only
November 20, 2024 07:36 IST
“The world inside a jail is completely different … It gave me a different worldview. If my government is formed next, we will keep 20-25 lawyers whose job will be to look into the cases of prisoners without access to the justice system,” says Jharkhand CM.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024
On Jharkhand election eve, Hemant Soren takes a swipe at BJP: ‘Where are the infiltrators? None found’Subscriber Only
November 19, 2024 21:03 IST
On how BJP will do in the polls, Jharkhand CM says, “Rural areas mein toh peeteenge hi peetenge, urban areas mein bhi peetenge (The BJP will bite the dust in not only rural areas but will lose votes in urban areas as well)."
Wed, Nov 20, 2024
Poll promises flash in the pan, it’s always dark in Jharkhand’s ‘coal capital’Subscriber Only
November 19, 2024 12:15 IST
In this six Assembly seat belt, where govts have failed to address pressing issues like illegal mining and lack of drinking water, could BJP hold an edge?
Tue, Nov 19, 2024
FIR lodged after JMM, Cong complain to EC against BJP video: ‘How far will you allow country to fall in name of Hindu-Muslim?’Subscriber Only
November 17, 2024 21:08 IST
Poll panel finds video violates model code; state BJP deletes it.
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Jharkhand police write to Meta after JMM alleges BJP’s ‘shadow accounts’ on FB, Insta tarnishing Hemant Soren’s imageSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 18:32 IST
After JMM complains to state CEO, polling body says police have asked Meta for the details of those running three pages and for posts to be taken down; BJP denies involvement.
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
‘Women have to go through a lot, like bear pain (physiologically), but I am still standing’: Kalpana SorenSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 12:29 IST
“JMM talks about development, and they (the Opposition) misdirect people from the issues. The people of Jharkhand know that the BJP can stoop to its lowest”: JMM MLA and star campaigner
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
‘Jharkhand ka ladka’ as rising ‘Tiger’: But how far will that take Jairam Mahato?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2024 08:00 IST
The Kudmi Mahatas (Mahatos) comprise around 15% of the population, compared to say the tribals who make up 26-27%. However, sources in the know of SECC data claimed their population in Jharkhand to be around 8%.
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
As home of Pathalgadi movement goes to polls today, can BJP retain its stronghold?Subscriber Only
November 13, 2024 08:08 IST
Khunti is one of only two ST-reserved seats that the BJP won in the 2019 Assembly elections in the state
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Fake Aadhaar cards, printing machines found as ED raids 17 places in Jharkhand, Bengal under ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ crackdownSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 12:34 IST
Sources say raids conducted based on June 4 FIR, registered after a woman allegedly entered India by crossing border with Bangladesh, in connivance with private agents
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Jharkhand elections: JMM manifesto promises 33% job quota for womenSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 02:27 IST
The manifesto also attacked policies of the BJP government (2014-2019) and promised to repeal the Land Acquisition Act (Jharkhand) Amendment 2017 and Land Bank Policy.
Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Few takers for BJP ‘love’, ‘land’ jihad among tribals in Jharkhand areas which vote firstSubscriber Only
November 11, 2024 20:49 IST
Comprising East Singhbhum, Seraikela Kharsawan and West Singhbhum districts, the Kolhan region, where campaigning came to a close on Monday ahead of November 13 voting, sends 14 MLAs to the 81-member Assembly.
Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Babulal Marandi interview: ‘People know who will become Jharkhand CM if we win… the face is very clear’Subscriber Only
November 10, 2024 19:07 IST
“You (Congress and allies) have been taking the Muslim votes, scaring them against the BJP. You still do it. If the BJP tries to consolidate the Hindu votes, you have a problem,” says Jharkhand BJP chief and former CM.
Mon, Nov 11, 2024
On BJP’s ‘batenge toh katenge’ attack, Hemant Soren has a responseSubscriber Only
November 10, 2024 07:45 IST
“The ‘Ranchi, Karachi’ comment… These people (BJP) are intellectual people and have learnt a lot of things… We are not divided, and we will not be divided. This (Jharkhand) election, these people (the BJP) will surely be beaten.”
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
Facing a tough battle in Kolhan, BJP banks on women, OBCs; JMM rides on tribal baseSubscriber Only
November 09, 2024 19:13 IST
To make inroads in the key Jharkhand region, where it had drawn a blank in 2019, BJP is also relying on JMM turncoat and ex-CM Champai Soren dubbed as “Kolhan's tiger”
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
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