Why Jharkhand chose Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance despite BJP's strong campaigning? 5 key takeaways

Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance was poised to retain power in Jharkhand, leading in 56 of 81 assembly seats. Meanwhile, despite an aggressive campaign, BJP-led NDA trailed with leads in only 23 seats, falling short of its expectations. Saffron party's focus on "infiltrators" in Santhal Parganas failed to counter the J MM's effective 'Adivasi' card and the sympathy wave for Soren after his arrest .

Here are the key takeaways from the Jharkhand Assembly Elections:.