AJSU rules out joining any new formation in state, demands fresh polls

The AJSU party on Wednesday ruled out joining any new formation and called for immediate end to President's rule and fresh elections in the state.

"The AJSU party (recognised in its abbreviated form) will not join or help in the formation of any government in the current Assembly. We are sticking to our demand for fresh elections," party chief and former deputy chief minister Sudesh Mahto told reporters here in Hazaribagh.

"It's not the President's rule that can solve day-to-day problems of the state, which is passing through a very critical situation," claimed Mahto.

Ruing that although Jharkhand was formed nearly 13 years ago, he said the state did not have a stable government and recurring central rule was "not good" for parliamentary system.

Mahto, who was the deputy chief minister in the previous Arjun Munda government, attributed the instability to lack of a "proper leader" who could have led the state effectively.

"Therefore, we have dissociated with all political parties having different policies and ideologies. The AJSU have chalked out its development-oriented programmes," he added.

Stating that the party has already decided to contest all 81 Assembly seats and 14 LS seats, he said there would not be any seat adjustment with any regional or national political party.