JMM leader Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren, for six years due to anti-party activities; Sita resigns and joins BJP.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including his daughter-in-law Sita Soren, for six years each due to anti-party activities. Sita Soren resigned from the JMM and joined the BJP, contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Dumka seat against JMM candidate Nalin Soren. The JMM has expelled the pair for "anti-party activities."