BJM Chief Saryu Roy Explores Tie-Up with JD(U) for Jharkhand Elections

Bharatiya Jantantra Morcha (BJM) chief Saryu Roy is considering an alliance with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. Roy met Kumar in Patna to discuss the potential partnership. A consensus has emerged, though some formalities remain to be finalized.

Bharatiya Jantantra Morcha (BJM) chief Saryu Roy announced on Sunday that he is evaluating the possibility of forming an alliance with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) for the forthcoming Jharkhand assembly elections.

Roy, who left the BJP five years ago and defeated the former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das in the 2019 assembly elections, met Kumar at his official residence on Saturday. The meeting also saw participation from several senior JD (U) leaders, including Bihar Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.

In a social media post, Roy confirmed the meeting and the fruitful discussions held regarding the potential alliance. He mentioned that although a consensus has been reached, certain issues need further negotiation. Chaudhary, a close confidant of Kumar, also confirmed the discussions but refrained from divulging further details.