Marandi out, BJP hunts for Hemant Soren den pick
Lois Marandi’s exit from BJP to join JMM has created turmoil within BJP, particularly in fielding a credible candidate against Hemant Soren in Barhait. Marandi, after two decades with BJP, is speculated to be contesting from Jama constituency. BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma claims they have multiple options for Barhait, yet no decision has been announced.