JMM’s Joba Manjhi wins Jharkhand’s Singhbhum seat, defeats BJP’s Geeta Koda

Mail News Service

Chaibasa, June 4: In a decisive shift of political currents, the Singhbhum constituency has witnessed the fall of Geeta Koda’s stronghold and the rise of Joba Manjhi, who has claimed victory in the recent parliamentary elections. The electorate’s voice resonated through the ballot, heralding a win for the common citizen, as declared by Manjhi in her victory speech.

Amidst the unfolding drama of the election count, BJP’s Geeta Koda conceded defeat, acknowledging the people’s mandate with respect. Despite a vigorous campaign, Koda reflected on the need for introspection within her party to understand the causes of their electoral setback. She extended her gratitude towards the party workers for their unwavering support, even in the face of adversity and alleged harassment by the opposition.

The political narrative took a festive turn as the India Alliance supporters erupted in jubilation, with the counting venue becoming a tableau of dance, color, and fireworks, celebrating Manjhi’s lead. With a significant margin of over 160,000 votes after the 19th round, the remaining counts seemed a mere formality against the backdrop of Manjhi’s substantial lead.

Joba Manjhi, the candidate of the India Alliance, stood amidst her supporters, expressing heartfelt thanks to the people of Singhbhum for their trust and support. She pledged to honor every commitment made during her campaign, reinforcing her victory as a testament to the collective will of the people. Manjhi also acknowledged the concerted efforts of the India Alliance leaders and the party’s high command in steering her campaign towards this momentous win.

As the dust settles on the political battlefield of Singhbhum, the narrative of this election will be remembered as a chapter of change, driven by the aspirations of its people and the promise of a new direction under the leadership of Joba Manjhi.