Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha | |
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| Abbreviation | JLKM |
| Leader | Jairam Kumar Mahato[1] Motilal Mahto[2] |
| President | Jairam Kumar Mahato |
| Founder | Jairam Kumar Mahato |
| Founded | 18 June 2023 |
| Headquarters | Indrapuri Colony, Badhraibera, Sec-12, Bokaro, Jharkhand |
| Ideology | Regionalism |
| Colours | Light Green |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly | 1 / 81 |
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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (lit. Jharkhand Democratic Revolutionary Front; abbr. JLKM) is a regional political party based in Jharkhand, India, founded by Jairam Kumar Mahato in 2024.[3] The party emerged from the Bhasha-Khatiyan Movement, which aimed to advocate for the rights of the Jharkhandi people.
Initially operating under the banner of the Jharkhandi Bhasha Khatiyan Sangharsh Samiti (JBKSS) from 2021, JLKM was officially registered as a political party with the Election Commission of India in August 2024.[4][5] Scissor is its election symbol.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]Jairam Kumar Mahato, a student leader turned Language activist formed a new political party and named it Jharkhandi Bhasha Khatian Sangharsh Samiti (JBKSS) on June 18, 2023. Later the name of the party was changed to Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) while it's registration with Election Commission of India. The formation of the party took place at Baliapur, Dhanbad.[6]
2024 elections
[edit]In 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election, the party contested on 68 seats. The party emerged victorious in 1 seat and claimed runner-up spot in 3 seats.[7] The party's founding president Jairam Kumar Mahato won from Dumri Assembly constituency.[8] In at least 16 constituencies, JLKM secured the 3rd position. The party garnered fourth-highest vote share after BJP, JMM and Congress marking a remarkable debut in the Jharkhand's Political Landscape.[9][10]
Electoral performance
[edit]Legislative Assembly Election
[edit]| Year | Seats contested | Seats won | Change in Seats | Voteshare (%) | +/- (%) | Popular vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 1 / 81
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New | 6.31% | New | 1,031,307 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jairam Kumar Mahato". Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha.
- ^ "Motilal Mahto". Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha.
- ^ "'JBKSS to fight from 6 seats'". The Times of India. 2024-01-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Regional outfit gets party status". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "चुनाव आयोग में जयराम का झारखंड क्रांतिकारी मोर्चा निबंधित". Hindustan. August 7, 2024.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Student leader Jairam Mahto forms new party". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Staff, India Today (2024-11-25). "How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Scroll Staff (2024-11-23). "Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha's Jairam Mahato wins Dumri seat, loses Bermo". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "JLKM makes a strong debut in election fight". The Times of India. 2024-11-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "JLKM makes mark in debut electoral battle, bags 10.31 lakh votes in 72 seats". The Times of India. 2024-11-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
External links
[edit]- Jharkhand witnesses rise of new political outfit in State
- Ind wanted in old case gives cops slip after filing papers
- ‘JBKSS to fight from 6 seats’
- JLKM to fight from 25 seats, names first six candidates
- Student leader Jairam Mahto forms new party
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