BJP ready to face mid-term poll in Jharkhand: Munda

Daltonganj, Dec 11 (UNI) Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Arjun Munda today said that the BJP was not in favour of mid-term poll in the state as it would add an extra financial burden.

Talking to reporters here, Mr Munda said the BJP was ready to face the mid-term polls but the party was not in favour of it as it would be a financial burden over peole and state as well.

Mr Munda said , ''We are not making efforts to topple the UPA-backed Madhu Koda government of state,'' adding ''it would fall itself.'' To a query, Mr Munda said relations with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha should not be seen as a new 'political equation' adding options were open in the democratic system.

Accusing the Congress of playing double standards, Mr Munda said the party should come with a clear stand on Mr Soren issue and alleged that the JMM supremo was a victim of the Congress' conspiracy.

Mr Munda said Mr Soren had the options to apply in the Upper courts if he was proved innocent in muder case of his private secretary for which he was awarded life imprisoment.

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