"It's time the CPI(M), the Forward Block, the Marxist Coordination Committee and CPI(ML-Liberation), besides the CPI contest the elections in alliance to provide an alternative government that will be clean and corruption-free in Jharkhand," Bardhan said at a press conference here.
"The BJP formed governments under Babulal Marandi and Arjun Munda. The JMM, the Congress, the RJD and the JD(U) have been in power. In between, Madhu Koda had also been the Chief Minister. But no one could give a stable, corruption-free and good government," alleged the veteran Left leader.
Stating that the state has enormous mineral wealth but "corrupt and bad governance" had "hindered" Jharkhand's development, Bardhan claimed if the Left alternative came to power after the next Assembly elections it "will bring good days for Jharkhand".
"The CPI is prepared to contest 20 to 25 seats, but we can give details on seat sharing in the beginning of September after talks with the Left parties... Tomorrow the Left parties will discuss about poll related matters," he added.
Assembly elections in Jharkhand are due later this year.
Commenting on political leaders joining the BJP, another senior CPI leader Atul Anjan alleged, "The BJP is inviting corrupt leaders of other parties into its fold to make it a warehouse of corrupt leaders.