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JMM stakes claim on 12 seats for Bihar Assembly polls

Ranchi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has staked claim to contest 12 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar elections, focusing on constituencies bordering Jharkhand.
Senior JMM leaders Sudivya Kumar Sonu and Vinod Pandey will meet RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna on October 6 to discuss seat-sharing arrangements, following directions from party president and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
According to party sources, JMM has identified Tarapur, Katoria, Manihari, Jhajha, Banka, Thakurganj, Rupauli, Rampur, Banmankhi, Jamalpur, Pirpainti, and Chakai as potential constituencies, citing a strong organisational presence and voter base in these areas.
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West Bengal govt to restore security at former CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's residence

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Renowned mathematician K C Sinha joins BJP

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Odisha, Jirang monastery join hands to develop world-class Buddhist circuit

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Bihar CM inaugurates 211 Govt degree colleges

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Bhagalpur, Jul 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday inaugurated 211 newly constructed government degree colleges across the state, marking one of the largest expansions of higher education infrastructure in Bihar.

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