In a fresh bid to break the political stalemate in Jharkhand, the BJP today staked claim to form a government with the support of erstwhile partner JMM and AJSU and two independents in the state which is under President's rule. A delegation of 44 MLAs led by former Chief Minister and BJP leader Arjun Munda met the Governor M.O.H.Farooq this afternoon to stake claim. The Governor told the delegation that he will get back to them on the issue. BJP and JMM are tying-up after splitting three months back following cross voting by JMM Chief Shibu Shoren in Lok Sabha during cut motions in the Budget Session in April. Earlier, former Chief Minister Arjun Munda was elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Jharkhand.
News On AIR | September 7, 2010 1:59 PM
BJP stakes claim to form government in Jharkhand