Jharkhand People’s Party vows to contest all 81 Assembly seats, offers ‘Third Option’ to voters

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, July 5:  In a bold move ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Jharkhand People’s Party (JPP) has announced its intention to field candidates in all 81 constituencies across the state. Former MLA and JPP leader Surya Singh Besra made this declaration during a press conference held at Jamshedpur Parishad on Friday.

Besra criticized the state’s major political players – the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress – accusing them of failing to deliver on development promises and instead “looting the mineral wealth of Jharkhand.” He positioned the JPP as a ‘third option’ for voters disillusioned with the established parties.

“JPP will work to give the third option in Jharkhand state,” Besra stated, announcing plans for a 15-day ‘Vikalp Yatra’ (Alternative Journey) beginning August 15th to raise awareness about the need for political change.

Besra particularly targeted the ruling JMM, calling on Chief Minister Hemant Soren to fulfill promises made during the 2019 campaign, including implementation of local and education policies and providing employment to youth. “If you have made a promise, you will have to keep it or else you will have to leave the throne,” he warned.

The JPP leader also alleged widespread corruption, claiming there’s a “commission game from Panchayat to Secretariat” with bribes reportedly reaching up to 5 crore rupees for high-level appointments.

While critical of the major parties, Besra indicated the JPP is open to alliances with smaller political organizations that share similar ideologies.

As Jharkhand approaches its 24th year of statehood, this announcement sets the stage for a potentially more competitive electoral landscape, with the JPP attempting to position itself as an alternative to the established political order.