A new face has made a big impact in Jharkhand politics during the Lok Sabha elections. Although Jairam Mahto did not win the Giridih Lok Sabha seat, his strong performance has made him a rising hero in the political landscape of Jharkhand. Representing the Jharkhandi Bhasha Sangharsh Samiti (JBKSS), Mahto gained an impressive 347,322 votes.In the recently concluded elections, the AJSU candidate Chandraprakash Chaudhary retained the Giridih Lok Sabha seat by defeating JMMs Mathura Prasad Mahto with a margin of 80,880 votes. Jairam Mahto finished third, but his strong performance in every round and huge vote count across all six assembly constituencies have turned heads. With 347,322 votes, Mahtos influence is being discussed widely across Jharkhand. His strong showing, trailing Mathura Mahto by just 23,000 votes, signals his potential to be a major political player in the future.Alarm bells for NDA, INDIA allianceJairam Mahtos rise in Jharkhand politics has sent shockwaves through both the NDA and India alliances. Traditionally, local votes have been controlled by the AJSU and JMM parties. However, Mahtos big vote share has introduced a formidable third option. Under the NDA alliance, the Giridih seat was allocated to AJSU, while JMM contested it under the India alliance.Key player in upcoming assembly electionsJairam Mahtos influence extends beyond Giridih to other key constituencies such as Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, and Koderma. His strong presence in these areas suggests he will be a crucial factor in the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, particularly in Kurmi-dominated seats. The Lok Sabha election results have showcased his growing popularity and political strength.Strong performance by JBKSS candidatesJBKSS, led by Jairam Mahto, contested eight seats across Jharkhand, establishing a robust presence in Giridih, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, and Ranchi. The partys performance in these constituencies highlights its potential to disrupt traditional voting patterns and challenge established political parties in future elections.
