BJP campaign built around the “ghuspaithiye” narrative fails as JMM and Congress sweep Jharkhand's tribal seats, winning 27 of the 28 ST-reserved constituencies.

In Jharkhand's polls, the NDA's seats dropped from 51 to 24, as the JMM-led INDIA bloc won 56, aided by effective campaigning and tribal-Muslim unity.

Attempts by the BJP to divide the tribal vote – targeting Christian and non-Christian Adivasis – were countered by the JMM’s consistent messaging on tribal identity and pride.