Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third time on July 4, 2024, amidst high tension. He had resigned as CM in January after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Soren's father and JMM supremo Shibu Soren, mother Rupi Soren, and other senior leaders of the JMM-led alliance were present at the ceremony along with former CM Chamapi Soren, who resigned on Wednesday.
Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM for the third time
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third time on July 4, 2024, amidst high tension. He had resigned as CM in January after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.
Soren's father and JMM supremo Shibu Soren, mother Rupi Soren, and other senior leaders of the JMM-led alliance were present at the ceremony along with former CM Chamapi Soren, who resigned on Wednesday.
Background:
Hemant Soren is a prominent tribal leader in Jharkhand and has been the face of the JMM since 2013. He first became CM in 2013, leading a coalition government with the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He was re-elected in 2019, this time with the support of the Congress and the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM).
In January 2023, Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to the allocation of a mining lease. He resigned as CM shortly after.
Current developments:
Soren's return to power comes after the JMM-led alliance won a majority in the recent Jharkhand Assembly elections. The JMM won 30 seats, while the Congress won 16 and the RJD won 11.
Soren's swearing-in ceremony was held amidst tight security due to the ongoing political turmoil in the state. The Congress had earlier threatened to withdraw its support from the JMM-led alliance if Soren was not reinstated as CM.
Top 5 FAQs and answers:
1. Why was Hemant Soren arrested?
Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in January 2023 in connection with a money laundering case related to the allocation of a mining lease.
2. Why did Hemant Soren resign as CM?
Hemant Soren resigned as CM after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. He was under pressure from the opposition to step down.
3. How did Hemant Soren return to power?
Hemant Soren returned to power after the JMM-led alliance won a majority in the recent Jharkhand Assembly elections. The JMM won 30 seats, while the Congress won 16 and the RJD won 11.
4. What are the challenges facing Hemant Soren's government?
Hemant Soren's government faces a number of challenges, including the ongoing political turmoil in the state, the economic crisis, and the Naxalite insurgency.
5. What are the prospects for Hemant Soren's government?
The prospects for Hemant Soren's government are uncertain. The government faces a number of challenges, but it also has the support of a majority in the Jharkhand Assembly.
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