Jharkhand's government wins vote

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The government in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand has won a vote of confidence in the state assembly.

The new United Progressive Alliance government, led by chief minister Madhu Koda, secured the votes of 41 legislators in the 82-member house.

The previous National Democratic Alliance government, headed by Arjun Munda, resigned after losing its majority earlier this month.

Tribal Jharkhand has a history of political uncertainty.