Sudesh Mahto, AJSU supremo, on Thursday said his party was exploring options to contest the assembly elections in Bihar due later this year. He said the party, an ally of the NDA in Jharkhand, was also preparing for the West Bengal assembly polls, which were scheduled to be held next year.
"We are looking for options for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls. Many people want us to contest the polls in Bihar. We have received many proposals. A decision in this regard will be taken soon," Mahto said after the party's central working committee meeting.
Elections to 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar are slated to be held later this year. Mahto said the party is also preparing for the West Bengal polls. "We had contested the West Bengal polls earlier as well," he said.
Mahto said the party had also chalked out plans for its 'Balidan Diwas' in Ranchi on June 22.
"We will observe the day in Ranchi, which will witness the participation of block office bearers and representatives. Various other issues, including Jharkhand's current political situation, will also be discussed on the occasion," he said.
Attacking the JMM-led alliance government, Mahto alleged that the state is going through a phase of anarchy and economic crisis. He said the government has not yet implemented the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as the PESA Act, which recognises the rights of tribal communities in scheduled areas, in the state.
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