The defection of Champai Soren, a senior leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a key figure in Jharkhand politics, to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is a development that could significantly alter the political landscape in Jharkhand. As Jharkhand prepares for upcoming elections, this move raises several questions about the impact on both the BJP and the JMM, as well as the broader political implications for the state.