In Jharkhand, the BJP led coalition government of Arjun Munda has been reduced to minority as the major coalition partner- the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-JMM has announced withdrawal of support from the government. Speaking to media this evening, the leader of JMM Legislatures in the House and Deputy Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that there was problem of coordination between the JMM and the government, and this led to withdrawal of support.

Speaking to media in Ranchi, the JMM Supremo Shibu Soren said that letter of withdrawal of support to the government would be submitted tomorrow to Governor Dr. Sayyed Ahmed. AIR Correspondent reports that on last Friday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda openly denied of any agreement on sharing of power with the JMM for 28 months each.