JMM’s big bet, preparation to contest on 12 seats, will the political equation of Bihar change?:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which is in power in Jharkhand, is now preparing to strengthen its hold in the politics of neighboring state Bihar. The news is coming quoting sources that JMM has planned to field its candidates on 12 seats in Bihar Assembly elections 2025. This step can add a new element to the political equations of Bihar and its impact can be seen especially in the areas of Bihar adjacent to Jharkhand.

Why does JMM want to contest elections in Bihar?

There could be several reasons behind JMM contesting elections in Bihar:

1. Border areas adjacent to Jharkhand: Many southern districts of Bihar are adjacent to Jharkhand, where tribal and tribal population is significant. JMM feels that it may be easier for it to build its support base in these areas, because its ideology and issues are similar to those of the people of these areas.
2. National level recognition: Contesting elections in a big state like Bihar can help JMM in making its mark at the national level. This will give them an opportunity to emerge as a national party rather than a regional party.
3. Polarization of votes: JMM contesting elections may lead to polarization of votes in Bihar, which may spoil the equation of big parties on some seats. This will especially affect those seats where the difference in votes is less.
4. Coalition Politics: JMM is part of India alliance in Bihar. In such a situation, the plan to contest elections on 12 seats could perhaps be a strategy to strengthen their claim regarding seat sharing within the alliance.

Will the political equations of Bihar change?

Only time will tell how much change JMM’s plan to contest on 12 seats will bring in the political scenario of Bihar. But it is certain that this step will further increase political activity in the state. Big parties will now have to include JMM in their electoral calculations, especially in those areas where JMM is likely to have influence.

It will be interesting to see how JMM implements its plan and how the voters of Bihar react to this new political option.