Two former Jharkand CMs to fight LS poll

Ranchi: Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantric- JVM) President and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi will contest from Dumka Lok Sabha seat, the party announced in its second list on Friday. JVM(P) Principal General Secretary Pradip Yadav will contest from Godda, party spokesman Saroj Kumar said here.

Marandi, who now represents Koderma LS seat, had won from Dumka in 1998. The party had earlier announced 12 names in its first list. It is thus contesting all the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state. JMM has already announced that sitting MP and party chief Shibu Soren will contest from Dumka.