2008 Simaria by-election

The 2008 Simaria by-election was a notable electoral event held on June 1, 2008, in Simaria, a constituency in the state of Jharkhand, India. This by-election was necessitated by the resignation of sitting MLA Chunkey Pandey from the Indian National Congress party. The contest featured key political parties, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), reflecting the dynamic political landscape of the region. The election results were closely monitored as they were seen as an indicator of the shifting voter sentiments in Jharkhand, a state characterized by its diverse ethnic composition and socio-economic challenges. Ultimately, the by-election reaffirmed the political significance of Simaria in Jharkhand's legislative assembly.