Irfan Ansari, a Congress candidate and Minister in Jharkhand, stirred heated debate with his derogatory remarks about BJP candidate Sita Soren, the wife of the late brother of Jharkhand's Chief Minister. His comment about Soren being a "borrowed player" and "rejected" has drawn public outcry and backlash, with Soren demanding a public apology from Ansari. She has also warned of potential protests if he does not take back his words. This incident further highlights the need for accountability and respect towards women in politics.
A heated feud between the Soren family has erupted on social media after Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law, Sita Soren, quit the JMM and joined the BJP. Sita claims to have been isolated and mistreated by her party and family since her husband's death, while her rival Kalpana, wife of former CM Hemant Soren, accuses her of being used by the BJP for political gain. The controversy reveals a deeper divide in Jharkhand's political landscape and the JMM's struggle to maintain its socialist and leftist roots.