The Election Commission of India has released the official list of candidates contesting from the Ghatshila Assembly Constituency in Jharkhand for the upcoming state elections. A total of 13 candidates will be vying for the seat, representing both major political parties and independents.
Below is the complete list of candidates:
- Babu Lal Soren — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Somesh Chandra Soren — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
- Panchanan Soren — Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP)
- Parwati Hansda — Peoples Party of India (Democratic)
- Ramdas Murmu — Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha
- Narayan Singh — Independent
- Parmeshwar Tudu — Independent
- Basant Kumar Topno — Independent
- Mansa Ram Hansda — Independent
- Manoj Kumar Singh — Independent
- Ram Krishna Kanti Mahali — Independent
- Bikash Hembram — Independent
- Dr. Srilal Kisku — Independent
The Ghatshila constituency, known for its diverse electorate, is expected to witness a closely contested battle, especially between the BJP’s Babu Lal Soren and JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren, both influential figures in the region.
Date of Election – 11 Nov 2025
Source: eci.gov.in