AJSU releases first list of eight candidates for upcoming Jharkhand elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 21 (ANI): The All Jharkhand Students Union released its first list of eight candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand elections which are to be held in two phases on November 13 and 20.
Party supremo Sudesh Kumar Mahto will be contesting from Silli, as per the press release of the party on October 20.
Additionally, the release mentioned the names of the other seven candidates contesting from different constituencies.
Sunita Choudhary from Ramgarh, Neeru Shanti Bhagat from Lohardargah, Lambodar Mahto from Gomiya, Ramchandra Sahis from Jugsalai, Nirmal Mahto from Mandu, Harelal Mahto from Ichagarh and Ajhar Aslam from Pakud will also be contesting for the party.

On October 19, BJP announced its first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand elections as the ruling JMM-led alliance finalised the contours of their seat-sharing agreement.
The BJP list included names of former Jharkhand Chief Ministers Champai Soren and Babulal Marandi. Champai Soren will contest from the Saraikella assembly seat.
He expressed confidence in the BJP forming the government.
"BJP's performance will be the best and our government will be formed. We are fully prepared. Whatever work the BJP gives me I will do that," Champai Soren told ANI.
While Babulal Marandi will contest the elections from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom is in the fray from Borio and Sita Soren from Jamtara, Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa and Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur.
Meera Munda, wife of Union Minister Arjun Munda, has been fielded from Potka.
Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections in alliance with All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). BJP will contest 68 seats, AJSU 10 seats, JD-U two seats and LJP one seat.
Elections are being held on 81 seats of Jharkhand assembly in two phases on November 13 and November 20. (ANI)