BJP allegedly offering Rs 5 crore to field candidate against Hemant Soren, claims JMM
Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is offering Rs 5 crore to entice a candidate within its ranks to contest against Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
According to Pandey, BJP has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable candidate to oppose Soren in the Barhait Assembly constituency, leading to the financial incentive.
"They are struggling to find a candidate and have resorted to offering Rs 5 crore," Pandey told ANI. "BJP knows they won't secure more than 100-150 votes, which is why no one wants to contest against CM Soren."
Pandey suggested that the BJP’s inability to attract support in the constituency may lead to them forgoing a candidate altogether, or fielding someone motivated solely by the monetary offer. He added, "If their candidate gets only 250 votes, it would be a huge embarrassment."
Soren, who filed his nomination for the Barhait seat last Thursday, is considered a strong candidate, as Barhait falls under Santhal Paragana, a JMM stronghold. In the 2019 assembly elections, Soren won both Barhait and Dumka constituencies but vacated the Dumka seat afterward.
The Jharkhand Assembly elections will take place in two phases on 13 and 20 November, with results expected on 20 November.
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
