Hazaribag's mayoral race has intensified with two BJP leaders, Sudesh Chandravanshi and Tunnu Gope, filing nominations, despite the party's backing for Chandravanshi. Journalist Arvind Rana, linked to the RSS, also entered the fray. The JMM is awaiting high command directives, though Vikas Rana has declared his candidacy. The OBC-I reserved seat sees significant political maneuvering.
