Singh will be in Ranchi to hold a roadshow and accompany Union Minister Arjun Munda to file his nomination from Khunti on Tuesday.

As the poll dates inching closer for the four phase Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand, contestants have revved up their poll campaigning, especially using social media to target youths.

Taking serious note of mentioning a petition for hearing before the court without correcting the errors in it, the court imposed a fine of Rs 1.25 lakh on Arjun Munda. The court has directed Munda to deposit this amount of fine with the Advocate Clerk Association, Jharkhand High Court. 

Amidst the ongoing farmers' protest, a significant event unfolded as the Kisan Mahapanchayat, organized by the Samyukt Kisam Morcha (SKM), took center stage at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

In his address at a mega farmers' rally in Raipur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated the Modi government's unwavering support for farmers and rural development.

Expressing gratitude to farmers for their invaluable contribution to the economy, Munda urged them to avail themselves of government schemes such as PM Fasal Bima and PM Kisan Samridhi. During his visit to the exhibition stalls, the Union Minister interacted with Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs) and local farmers, acknowledging their role in achieving self-reliance in food production.

The government's recent announcement regarding the guaranteed procurement of pulses and maize marks a significant step towards promoting crop diversification and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices in the country.

Farmer leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing "Delhi Chalo" agitation until their demands are met, marking March 3 as the date for their next course of action.

The government's push towards digital commerce in agriculture received a significant boost as nearly 5,000 out of 8,000 registered Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been successfully onboarded on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) portal. This milestone underscores the commitment to leveraging technology for empowering farmers and enhancing their market access.

The farmers are also scheduled to carry out tractor rallies on the highways marching towards the national capital on February 26, to be followed by a Mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on March 14.

This marks the highest Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane since the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government took office in 2014. It is the second time under Modi's tenure that the FRP has been raised by Rs 25 per quintal in one go.

For the sixth session of negotiations, Union Minister Arjun Munda invited farmer leaders on Wednesday to discuss a range of topics, including the demand for MSP, crop diversification, the stubble issue, and FIR.