Jharkhand Chief Minister Meets Amit Shah Ahead Of Presidential Poll
NDTV
Hemant Soren's JMM is an ally of UPA, and has nominated Yashwant Sinha, while the BJP has nominated Droupadi Murmu hailing from Santhal as its candidate.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.
As per the information, it is believed that Mr Soren met with Amit Shah and Mr Kharge to reach a conclusion on extending the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's support for a presidential candidate.
A meeting of the JMM leaders, including all the MLAs and MPs of the party, was held on Saturday, under the leadership of its supremo Shibu Soren, wherein it was decided that JMM's Executive President Hemant Soren will meet the Home Minister.
Even though the meeting took place, the party's stand on the matter remained unclear.
