Hemant Soren Eyes National Politics, JMM Expands Influence Beyond Jharkhand

• JMM is actively working to establish Hemant Soren as a prominent tribal leader in national politics, focusing on states with significant tribal populations.
• The party is making a significant push in Assam, fielding candidates in 21 seats for the 2026 assembly elections after 15 years.
• Hemant Soren has held rallies in Assam's tea gardens, advocating for tea laborers' rights, land reforms, and ST status, targeting the 60-70 lakh Tea Tribe community.
• JMM aims to consolidate tribal votes across India, leveraging Soren's strong leadership demonstrated by his four terms as Jharkhand CM.
• Despite varying local issues for tribal communities in different states, JMM's strategy is to connect these issues to build a broader political identity for Soren.