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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha

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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha
AbbreviationJLKM
LeaderJairam Kumar Mahato[1]
Motilal Mahto[2]
PresidentJairam Kumar Mahato
FounderJairam Kumar Mahato
FoundedJune 18, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-06-18)
HeadquartersIndrapuri Colony, Badhraibera, Sec-12, Bokaro, Jharkhand
IdeologyRegionalism
Colours  Light Green
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 245
Seats in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
1 / 81
Election symbol
Website
jlkmparty.org

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

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List of presidents

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S.no President Portrait Term
1. Jairam Kumar Mahato 18 June 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 50 days

Formation

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Jairam Kumar Mahato, a student leader turned Language activist formed a new political party and named it Jharkhandi Bhasha Khatian Sangharsh Samiti (JBKSS) on 18 June 2023. Later the name of the party was changed to Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) while its registration with Election Commission of India. The formation of the party took place at Baliapur, Dhanbad.[6]

2024 elections

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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 history

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Legislative Assembly election

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Year Seats contested Seats won Change in Seats Voteshare (%) +/- (%) Popular vote Outcome
2024 68
1 / 81
Increase New 6.31% Increase New 1,031,307 Opposition

List of Member of 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election

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2024 Jharkhand Vidhan sabha
S.No. Portrait Name Constituency Assumed office | Left office | Time in office
1. Jairam Kumar Mahato
(MLA)
Dumri November 28, 2024 Present 251 days

Assembly election 2024

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2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election: Dumri[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
JLKM Jairam Kumar Mahato 94,496 41.80 New
JMM Baby Devi 83,551 36.96 Decrease15.79
AJSU Yashoda Devi 35,890 15.88 Decrease27.85
Independent Mansur Ansari 3,732 1.65 New
NOTA None of the Above 3,319 1.47 Decrease0.45
Margin of victory 10,945 4.84 Decrease4.18
Turnout 2,26,057 71.48 Increase7.85
Registered electors 3,16,248 Increase5.82
JLKM gain from JMM Swing Decrease10.95


References

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  1. ^ "Jairam Kumar Mahato". Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha.
  2. ^ "Motilal Mahto". Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha.
  3. ^ "'JBKSS to fight from 6 seats'". The Times of India. 22 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Regional outfit gets party status". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  5. ^ "चुनाव आयोग में जयराम का झारखंड क्रांतिकारी मोर्चा निबंधित". Hindustan. 7 August 2024.
  6. ^ Pioneer, The. "Student leader Jairam Mahto forms new party". The Pioneer. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  7. ^ Staff, India Today (25 November 2024). "How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  8. ^ Scroll Staff (23 November 2024). "Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha's Jairam Mahato wins Dumri seat, loses Bermo". Scroll.in. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  9. ^ "JLKM makes a strong debut in election fight". The Times of India. 24 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  10. ^ "JLKM makes mark in debut electoral battle, bags 10.31 lakh votes in 72 seats". The Times of India. 25 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  11. ^ Election Commission of India (24 November 2024). "Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 - Seats won by JMM". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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