Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha
AbbreviationJLKM
LeaderJairam Kumar Mahato[1]
Motilal Mahto[2]
PresidentJairam Kumar Mahato
FounderJairam Kumar Mahato
Founded18 June 2023 (18 June 2023)
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
Party flag
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

Formation

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

2024 elections

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 performance

Legislative Assembly Election

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

References

  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. 2024-01-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  4. ^ "Regional outfit gets party status". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  5. ^ "चुनाव आयोग में जयराम का झारखंड क्रांतिकारी मोर्चा निबंधित". Hindustan. August 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Pioneer, The. "Student leader Jairam Mahto forms new party". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  7. ^ Staff, India Today (2024-11-25). "How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  8. ^ Scroll Staff (2024-11-23). "Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha's Jairam Mahato wins Dumri seat, loses Bermo". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  9. ^ "JLKM makes a strong debut in election fight". The Times of India. 2024-11-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  10. ^ "JLKM makes mark in debut electoral battle, bags 10.31 lakh votes in 72 seats". The Times of India. 2024-11-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-29.


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