Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency is probably the sternest test for TMC in the sixth round of polling that will take place on 12th May. Long known as CPI(M) stronghold, Jhargram which is part of erstwhile Maoist hotbed Jangalmahal finally voted for TMC in 2014. Jhargram Lok Sabha consists of four assembly segments in Jhargram, two in West Midnapore and one in Purulia district. Also in the fray are Congress candidate Joggeshwar Hembram and Santhali cinema superstar, Birbala Hansda, contesting for Jharkhand Party (Naren). Many of them are still a believer in Leftist ideology, but in the absence of a strong organisation of the Left, BJP is cashing in.

Source: dna May 11, 2019 15:56 UTC