Jharkhand: JDU Extends Its Support To BJP In By-polls, Joins NDA

Janata Dal-United on October 24 formally extended its support to BJP candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand by-polls and rejoined the NDA alliance in the state. For BJP, Lois Marandi and Yogeshwar Mahto Batul will contest the elections from Dumka and Bermo constituencies, respectively. "The results will be different this time," said state BJP president Deepak Prasad about the alliance. Praveen Singh, National General Secretary JDU, hinted the alliance will continue post-by-polls.