1 min readRanchiMar 24, 2026 01:46 AM ISTJMM chief Hemant Soren. (Source: ANI)The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday announced it will contest the Assam elections independently, releasing a list of 21 candidates.JMM general secretary Vinod Pandey said, “Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra ji ke astra ko lekar ke Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Assam me utra hai… ahankaariyon ka vadh usi astra se hoga (the JMM has entered the fray with the weapon of Lord Ram… the arrogant lot will be defeated with that very weapon).”Senior leader Supriyo Bhattacharya, at a press conference, said JMM candidates would contest against both the BJP and the Congress.Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities. Academic Foundation He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Assam Assembly electionsJharkhand Mukti MorchaAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogRajasthan Board RBSE 10th Class Result 2026 Live Updates: RBSE Class 10 results on March 24, where will it be released?39 minutes agoRBSE Shala Darpan Class 5th, 8th Result 2026 Live Updates: Results on March 24 at rajshaladarpan.rajasthan.gov.in59 minutes agoUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran parliament speaker denies talks after Trump claims ‘major points of agreements’1 hour agoRajasthan Board RBSE 10th Class Result 2026 Live Updates: Board to release scorecards on March 243 hours agoDubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE News Live Updates: ‘Indian missions in affected region extending all possible help to our people,’ says PM Modi3 hours ago