The domicile policy, the Sarna Dharma Code, land acquisition laws and the protection of tribal land rights are deeply interconnected with the identity and survival of Jharkhand’s indigenous population
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Outlook's next issue, 'An Uneasy Communion', explores the political landscape of two states with newly elected governments—one swept back up by the NDA and the other retained by the INDIA bloc
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The CM and the ministers were among 80 elected representatives who were administered the oath as MLAs by the assembly's pro-tem Speaker Stephen Marandi soon after the proceedings of the House began.
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Jharkhand were unbeaten through the tournament and conceded only once in the semi-finals. In the third-fourth place match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Mizoram 4-3
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Round 7 Highlights: 36 Indian domestic teams battled it out across various venues in their last group stage match today (December 5, Thursday). Catch the highlights of the SMAT 2024 Round 7 matches, right here
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According to the Raj Bhavan, the swearing-in ceremony will begin with Stephen Marandi, the Protem Speaker, taking the oath around noon.
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Here are the squad, timing, venue and other details for the SMAT 2024 Round 7 tie between Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, Group C match
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Here's all you need to know about SMAT 2024 Group C Round 6 match between Delhi Vs Jharkhand - live streaming, timing, venue and squad details
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What is about the Adivasis of Jharkhand that prevents the saffron lotus from blooming or even taking root, unlike in the Adivasi-majority seats of Chhattisgarh and Odisha where the BJP did exceedingly well in the past few years?
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Check out the live streaming, timings, venue and other details for the upcoming Haryana Vs Jharkhand, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 fixture
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India pacer Mohammed Shami had an injury scare during Bengal's SMAT 2024 Group A match against Madhya Pradesh at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium
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The accused assistant-teacher Shailesh Yadav, who absconded after committing the crime, was arrested from a nearby forest, the SP said.
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November 28 News wrap: Today's top news stories include Hemant Soren's oath-taking in Ranchi as the 14th Jharkhand Chief Minister, Congress' Priyanka Gandhi also took oath today as the MP of Wayanad parliamentary constituency.
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Jharkhand CM Oath Taking: Newly-elected Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground of capital Ranchi. Several top political leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had visited Jharkhand to be part of the event.
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The man was in a live-in relationship with the victim and they were living in Tamil Nadu.
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At the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as Jharkhand chief minister, the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at around 4 pm on Thursday. Several prominent political leaders and dignitaries, including key members of the INDIA bloc, attended the ceremony.
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November 24 News Wrap: Today’s top stories include violence in Sambhal, government formation in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, and more.
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He will become the first leader of Jharkhand to become CM for the second consecutive term.
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In Jharkhand, voting took place in two phases on November 13 and November 20. The results are being announced today, November 23. The full list of winners will be updated.
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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Result: CM Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren win big at the state elections after a tough year for the family. The JMM candidates and allies have won over 50 seats in the 81-seat assembly. PM Modi in a post on X congratulated the INDIA bloc for their win.
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BJP Takes Maharashtra, JMM Retains Jharkhand; Vow To Warrant for Netanyahu And Other Stories | November 23 News Wrap
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In earlier conversations with Outlook India, both CM Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren had highlighted the important of recognising the Adivasi community and working to uplift them. For the 2024 elections, the JMM power couple has emerged victorious, all due to the backing of the tribal communities in the state.
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He belongs to the Kudmi Mahato community which constitutes 15 per cent of the total electorates.
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The saffron party, for the first time, tried its best to address Adivasis—but with a tweak. They evoked the issue of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in Muslim-dominated districts of Pakur, Sahebgunj and Dumka.
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Women voters may have helped the fortunes of the winning parties in both Jharkhand and Maharashtra, where the counting of votes is underway after a particularly polarising Assembly election season
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JMM's Hemant Soren having run a campaign centred on tribal identity while the BJP brought in its ''illegal immigrant specialist'' Himanta Biswa Sarma from Assam to lead its attacks on the Soren government for letting in "infiltrators" from Bangladesh. Outlook has dealt in detail with this clash of narratives in its previous issues.
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The Election Commission had noted the objectionable ads on BJP social media handles and affiliated pages depicting Muslims as ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ and leaders of rival parties as ‘anti-Hindu/Adivasi’ in Jharkhand.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party plays the 'illegal Bangladeshi' card in poll-bound Jharkhand
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Jharkhand finished third in their group, with 16 points from six games. They will be hopeful of a better showing with a good squad yet again for this edition
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From "infiltration'' to "katenge tou batenge'' narrative, Jharkhand witnessed one of the most volatile election campaigns in the recent times. With Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) holding key to the fight, here's a look at the key candidates who contested the assembly polls.
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Ahead of the counting of votes on Saturday, most exit polls have predicted victory for the BJP-led alliances in both the states.
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It was a high-voltage electoral showdown in Jharkhand between the NDA and INDIA with the primary fight between the BJP and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) where both sides put their best foot forward during the campaigning.
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Exit polls were out soon after the close of polling in Maharashtra and the second phase of voting in Jharkhand, predicting victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra and the NDA in Jharkhand.
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The second and final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections has concluded, with over 1.23 crore voters eligible to cast their votes across 12 districts. This phase will determine the fate of 528 candidates, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Leader of the Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri. Here are some photos from the voting day.
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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: Voting for the 38 assembly seats has concluded for the second and final phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections. Altogether, 528 candidates - comprising 472 men, 55 women, and one third-gender person - were in the running.
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Though Hemant Soren was popular with the Muslim population of Jharkhand for taking on the BJP, it would seem that many of his promises to the people remain unfulfilled
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If the BJP manages to win Jharkhand, it will be the third mineral-rich state after Odisha and Chhattisgarh that will fall into the party’s kitty
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Hemant Soren is contesting from Barhait seat a JMM bastion while his brother Basant Soren is in fray from the Dumka seat.
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Outlook speaks with Sudesh Mahto about the challenges of the triangular fight in the Jharkhand elections. Priorities discussed include local governance, administrative reforms, and development. Concerns about the party’s limited influence in the Chotanagpur region are addressed, along with plans to expand its reach. The focus remains on transparency, tackling regional issues, and envisioning growth for Jharkhand.
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Outlook speaks to Pathalgadi activists, highlighting the struggles faced by Adivasis during the 2017-18 movement in Jharkhand. The activists recount their imprisonment under sedition charges imposed during protests against amendments to land tenancy laws, the financial and emotional toll on their families, and their ongoing demands for justice and compensation for the hardships they endured. The Pathalgadi movement, deeply rooted in Jharkhand's tribal tradition of erecting stone plaques to demarcate land and assert autonomy, became a symbol of defiance against policies seen as anti-tribal. The protests, centred in regions like Khunti and Chaibasa, spotlighted the implementation of the PESA Act and the demand for tribal self-governance. While the JMM government has withdrawn sedition cases, activists continue to demand justice and compensation for the enduring hardships faced by those affected.
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The tribal rights dominate the election campaign in Jharkhand, while reservation policies take centre stage in Maharashtra. The counting of votes for both states will take place on November 23. Here is the assembly election news wrap.
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A technical snag was reported from the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as he was travelling to Jharkhand for election campaigns at the Deoghar airport.
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The second phase of polling in Jharkhand will be conducted on November 20. The first phase was held on Wednesday. Votes will be counted on November 23.
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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting: Over 64 percent voter turnout has been recorded in Jharkhand till 5 PM. Polling was held in the first phase across 43 assembly seats with a total of 685 candidates in the fray. While polling for the second phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand will be conducted on November 20, the results are scheduled to be announced on November 23.
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MS Dhoni Casts Vote In Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Former Indian Cricket Captain Spotted In Ranchi
The former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni was spotted in Ranchi with his wife Sakshi Mallik casting a vote for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections
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November 13 News Wrap: Top stories of the day include the first phase of polling for the Jharkhand assembly elections, Donald Trump's new cabinet and highlights from the Ranji Trophy
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Himanta Biswa Sarma brings his "Bangladeshi infiltrator" rhetoric to Jharkhand to rattle Hemant Soren’s tribal identity politics?
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The assembly elections for Jharkhand have kicked off. As per the schedule issued by the Election Commission, polling will be held in two phases. The first phase is underway and as of 11 AM, the voter turnout stands at 29.31 percent. In the first phase, voting is underway in 43 assembly seats out of 81. The next phase will be held on November 20 for the remaining 38 seats.
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The assembly elections for Jharkhand have kicked off. As per the schedule issued by the Election Commission, polling will be held in two phases. The first phase is underway and as of 11 AM, the voter turnout stands at 29.31 percent. In the first phase, voting is underway in 43 assembly seats out of 81. The next phase will be held on November 20 for the remaining 38 seats.
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While the BJP is trying to invoke the trope of “Bangladeshi infiltrators”, the ground reality paints a different picture pertaining to the historical significance of Muslim-Adivasi camaraderie
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