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“We have left Palamu for RJD,” Kumar said in his announcement.On behalf of the mahagathbandhan, Congress will contest from Ranchi, Khunti, Lohardaga, Singbhum, Hazaribag, Dhanbad and Chatra seats. Marandi is likely to fight from Koderma.Elections in Jharkhand will be held in four phases between April 29 and May 19. Taking note of the aspirations of minorities and ticket-seekers, Marandi said, “We have discussed this matter with utmost seriousness. If we reach a consensus, we can still fight together in at least one seat.” But the Left parties did not look ready for further talks. JVM-P will fight for Koderma and Godda Initially, RJD, which heads a similar mahagathbandhan of anti-BJP parties in Bihar, had asked for Chatra, Palamu and Koderma, all of which share their borders with south-eastern Bihar..