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Thursday marked a major display of political strength in Jharkhand as over 100 prominent candidates submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections. Throughout the day, rallies and public meetings took place in both big cities and smaller towns, highlighting the influence of various political figures.

CM Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) led the charge by filing his nomination from the Barhait seat in Sahibganj district. Other significant JMM candidates included Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato from Nala, Kalpana Soren from Gandey, and Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji from Ranchi.

The BJP also made a strong showing, with Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri filing his nomination from Chandankiyari in Bokaro. Other notable BJP candidates included former Assembly Speaker Chandreshwar Prasad Singh and Meera Munda from Potka.

Prominent Congress members, such as Ministers Irfan Ansari and Rameshwar Oraon, also filed their nominations. Candidates from the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) Party and other parties like the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Samajwadi Party were also present. Elections in Jharkhand will occur in two phases on November 13 and 20, with nomination deadlines today and 29, respectively.