As the last day to file nominations for the second phase of assembly elections in Bihar ended on Monday, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha sprang a surprise by not announcing candidates in any seats. The JMM had earlier declared its intentions to contest alone in six to 10 seats after a fallout with allies in the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan.

The JMM had sought six seats in Bihar, but was not given any, considering how the party failed to win any in the 2020 Assembly elections. This infuriated Soren, who announced that he would contest alone. The JMM is part of the INDI Alliance, along with Congress and the RJD.

However, candidates who visited the party office in Ranchi, hoping for tickets, received no clear answer, leaving them disappointed. Party supporters questioned why the party announced i

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