BJP today said that it will take a final decision on political developments in Jharkhand by tomorrow. Senior party leader Venkaiah Naidu told reporters in New Delhi that there is no confusion in the saffron party on the issue. <br/>The party has sought letters of support from the 18 JMM legislators by tomorrow to provide a stable BJP-led government in Jharkhand. Party Sources said, BJP President Nitin Gadkari had categorically told Hemant, son of JMM chief Shibu Soren, that all JMM MLAs will have to pledge their support as BJP could not form a shaky government in Jharkhand. As political uncertainty in Jharkhand continued for the sixth day, JMM has asserted that Shibu Soren will stay on as chief minister for now. Talking to reporters in Ranchi, Hemant said, as of now Shibu Soren is Chief Minister and will continue in that post. Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Mathura Prasad Mahato and HRD Minister Hemlal Murmu, who were among the JMM delegation led by Hemant to Delhi, said, the discussions between JMM and BJP were constructive and further discussions will be held. BJP has threatened to withdraw support to the Shibu Soren government when the JMM chief voted with the Congress-led regime during the cut-motion in Lok Sabha.<br/>
News On AIR | May 3, 2010 1:12 PM
BJP likely to take final decision in Jharkhand by tomorrow