In the ongoing Jharkhand Assembly election results, Congress leader Ajoy Kumar is trailing by over 27,000 votes in the Jamshedpur East constituency. After 12 out of 21 rounds of counting, BJP’s Purnima Sahu holds a commanding lead. This electoral battle has captured attention due to the region’s political significance and the key leaders involved.
Ajoy Kumar, born in Karnataka, is well-known for his tenure as the city’s Superintendent of Police in Jamshedpur, earning a reputation as an “encounter specialist.” His strong local connections and previous role as the Member of Parliament for Jamshedpur in the 15th Lok Sabha have positioned him as a key figure in the Congress. Besides his electoral roles, Kumar is the All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) in charge for several states, including Tripura, Nagaland, Odisha, and Sikkim. He also serves as a National Spokesperson for the party and was the former president of the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee.
Ajoy Kumar is contesting against BJP’s Purnima Das Sahu, the daughter-in-law of Odisha Governor and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das. The Jamshedpur East seat has been a BJP stronghold, with Raghubar Das winning the seat consistently from 1995 until 2014. Purnima’s candidacy is viewed with keen interest, particularly after the margins in previous elections narrowed significantly.
The Jamshedpur East constituency, home to Tata Steel, has influenced voting patterns. In 2019, Saryu Roy won the seat.
The election results are crucial for Jharkhand’s political landscape, with leaders like Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Ajoy Kumar awaiting outcomes.
