In a historic victory, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his party registered a stunning win in the Jharkhand Assembly Elections, securing 56 out of the 81 seats. Their landslide victory was attributed to the popularity of schemes like Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, which provided financial assistance to rural women voters. Soren, who faced corruption charges and was released on bail, has vowed to transform the state into a "golden Jharkhand" and continue with the coalition government.
Amidst political turmoil in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has appointed Ramdas Soren as the new minister, replacing Champai Soren who recently resigned. The ceremony for Ramdas Soren's appointment took place today, signifying a significant change in the state's political landscape. As the government adapts to this new leadership, stay updated with ABP News for the latest developments in Jharkhand.
Champai Soren, who was previously believed to retire from politics, has now announced his plans to form a new party or join another party. This has created tension within the Jharkhand BJP, who is hesitant to take him in. The JMM leader's actions are causing confusion within his party and a possible rift with CM Hemant Soren. All eyes are on Hemant's next move as Champai's next move could impact the upcoming Assembly elections.
In the midst of speculation about a possible switch to the BJP, former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Champai Soren dismissed rumors and affirmed his commitment to his current party. His denial was supported by BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who confirmed that they have not been in contact with anyone from the JMM. Soren is currently serving as the water resources minister in Jharkhand, and previously held the position of Chief Minister before resigning in July.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of resorting to underhanded tactics in an attempt to secure power, as the state gears up for Assembly elections. He has specifically criticized the party for using money to buy off MLAs and destabilize rival parties, as rumors swirl of potential MLA defections. Meanwhile, former JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom is also rumored to join the BJP, throwing further uncertainty into the upcoming election.
Amid speculations of him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former CM Champai Soren left for Delhi. A close associate claimed that Soren went on a "personal" visit and has not met any BJP leader. Despite media reports, Soren remains uncertain about his future political endeavors while refuting rumors about joining the saffron party.
After winning the floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly, Chief Minister Hemant Soren wasted no time in expanding his Cabinet with 11 new ministers, including six from the JMM, four from the Congress and one from the RJD. The inclusion of first-time ministers, Mr. Irfan Ansari and Ms. Deepika Pandey Singh, has sparked interest as their names were not initially in circulation. The Cabinet reshuffle comes after the Congress leader Badal Patralekh was dropped and Alamgir Alam was sent to jail in a commission scam.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, contesting the decision of the Jharkhand High Court to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The ED claims that the High Court's order was unlawful, as it overlooked crucial evidence pointing towards Soren's involvement in corruption. This move by the ED marks the beginning of a legal battle for the JMM leader, who is accused of embezzlement of funds. Stay tuned for updates on the Supreme Court's ruling on this case.
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.
Jharkhand's Chief Minister Champai Soren has resigned, paving the way for his son Hemant Soren to return to the position of Chief Minister. Hemant Soren, who had previously served as CM for two terms, was unanimously elected leader of the ruling alliance's legislators at a meeting where he was released on bail after being jailed for five months on a money laundering charge. The move has been criticized by opposition spokesperson Vinay Singh, who accused of dynastic politics, but alliance leaders state that the move is for a unified command ahead of the upcoming State elections in October.