Since its formation, the state of Jharkhand has seen a revolving door of Chief Ministers, with none completing a full term except for BJP's Raghubar Das. From Babulal Marandi's short-lived tenure to the recent legal troubles of Hemant Soren, the state's political landscape has been prone to constant upheaval. Now, as Hemant Soren takes oath as Chief Minister for the third time, it marks a new chapter in Jharkhand's turbulent history of Chief Ministers.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced Champai Soren as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand, replacing Hemant Soren. This decision comes after rumors of Hemant's wife Kalpana being considered for the post in case of his arrest. Champai is a senior leader of the JMM and has previously served as Cabinet Minister in Hemant's government. He was known as the "Jharkhand Tiger" during the movement for a separate state in the late 90s.