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It will boost irrigation and water will reach the fields.” Asked if the dam will help BJP’s poll prospects in the state, Singh replied, “Mandal dam is not a political issue for us. Palamu and Chatra Lok Sabha seats fall in this area.The prime minister, Narendra Modi , laid the foundation of Mandal dam project in January this year. but talking to TOI from Delhi, Chatra MP Sunil Singh said, “Mandal dam is our commitment. People will reap the benefits of the dam project by 2022 as promised by the PM.”Palamau and Chatra will go to polls on April 29. Daltonganj: Even a couple of months ago, it seemed that BJP was banking on two key government initiatives — revival of Mandal dam project and Rajhara colliery — to win the confidence of the voters in the north-western part of the state..