The BJP and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha have struck an electoral alliance in West Bengal to face the coming Assembly polls.
The state's BJP president, Rahul Sinha, today said it was yet to be decided how many seats the JMM would be given to contest. ''A decision will be taken shortly,'' he said.
The BJP, which decided to contest all 294 Assembly seats in alliance with 'smaller parties', mostly in north Bengal, was continuing talks with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, Progressive People's Party and Adivasi Vikas Parishad.
JMM state president Paresh Marandi and general secretary Bittu Murmu were present when Sinha announced the BJP's poll alliance with JMM here yesterday.
Sources in the state JD(U), another NDA ally of BJP, said that the party would favour alliance with Trinamool Congress and not BJP in West Bengal.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app