But, Hockey Jharkhand president Bholanath Singh has threatened to hold separate JOA polls the same day at Astroturf Hockey stadium. Singh of Hockey Jharkhand claimed otherwise. "For example, Savitry and Biswas Purty's names have been included as voters to represent Hockey Jharkhand. I am the president of Hockey Jharkhand, which is affiliated to Hockey India. The bureau also questioned JOA president Anand and treasurer Pathak.

Source: The Telegraph May 23, 2017 21:22 UTC