Earlier, the announcement of Soren joining the BJP on Friday, August 30, was made by Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma on Monday after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
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Ramdas Soren was inducted into the state cabinet after Champai Soren had on Wednesday resigned as a minister and an MLA. Champai Soren is scheduled to join the BJP this afternoon.
The announcement of ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joining BJP was made by Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma on Monday after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
Delhi Police questioned two Jharkhand Police officers, who were staying in a five-star hotel in the national capital for the past few days.
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The senior JMM leader is expected to join the party formally on Friday. Taking to X, Soren penned a note for his followers and supporters and revealed that one of the main reasons he is joining BJP is to "save the tribal identity and its existence".
The development came amid speculations of ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren switching from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) following his meeting with some MLAs on August 18 in Delhi.
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren may launch his own political party, tentatively called Kisan Morcha, within the next two to three days
During a visit to his ancestral village in Jhilingora in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, the former Jharkhand CM told reporters he will not be retiring from politics and hinted at floating a new party.
The deceased was identified as constable Vinay Kumar, the driver of the escort team.
Whether it is ‘Operation Lotus’ or simply a case of ‘friend-turned-foe’ remains to be seen as former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren remains camped in New Delhi. His next move, however, has the potential to redraw the state’s political landscape.
The speculations are rife over former Chief Minister Champai Soren joining NDA after his recent arrival in Delhi.
The statement from the Jharkhand Chief Minister came amid reports that senior party member Champai Soren was on the verge of joining the BJP.
This comes after some media reports had on Friday claimed that Soren could join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the assembly elections in Jharkhand.
Soren was appointed Chief Minister in January after Hemant Soren was arrested in an alleged land scam case. However, he stepped down in July after Hemant Soren was granted bail and resumed the top post.
Soren also said that his meeting with former JMM legislator Lobin Hembrom, who is reportedly in touch with BJP leaders, was a routine affair.
Since the day Hemant Soren got bail, there have been political churnings that he would replace Champai Soren but it was not expected that he would do it so soon.
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July 3, 2024 News: Jharkhand CM Champai Soren resigned from the state's top post on Wednesday paving way for JMM chief Hemant Soren to be at the helm of affairs again. In other news, the CBI has arrested "kingpin" Aman Singh from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh for his alleged role in NEET-UG 2024 irregularities case. Meanwhile, the Rouse Avenue court in Delhi extended the judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal till July 12 in the excise policy case.
Champai had taken oath as the Jharkhand CM on February 2 following Hemant Soren's arrest in a land scam-linked money laundering case.
The decision whether Kalpana will be made the chief minister in case she contests and wins will lie with the JMM, Champai Soren, 68, told PTI in an exclusive interview here.
Chhau dance is a traditional and historic identity of Seraikela-Kharswan district, Soren said while inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 220 development projects worth over Rs 334 crores in his home district here on Saturday.
In this exclusive Outlook interview, Champai Soren, the newly-appointed Chief Minister of Jharkhand, discusses the Union government's attempts to undermine the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) due to its Adivasi leadership. Soren sheds light on historical Adivasi suppression and highlights the community's resilience in the face of adversity. Explore insights into Adivasi rights, cultural heritage, and contemporary challenges.
Former chief minister of Jharkhand, Champai Soren, says that the Union Government has been suppressing Adivasi voices and leadership
Jharkhand: At least 12 MLAs of the party have threatened to boycott the upcoming assembly session from February 23 and head to Jaipur if the ministers are not replaced by new faces.
Alleging that BJP leaders could not digest the development work done by the previous Hemant Soren-led government in the state, the CM claimed that they "misused central agencies to put him (Hemant Soren) in jail".
Ahead of the trust vote in the assembly, which will determine whether the new government has the support of a majority of legislators in the state, here is a look at how numbers stack up in the 81-seat legislative assembly of the state
Jharkhand Floor Test: The state went through a political crisis when Hemant Soren resigned as Chief Minister and was later arrested on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
In a high-stakes political clash, Jharkhand braces for a pivotal floor test on Monday as the JMM coalition, armed with 48 MLAs, confronts the NDA's 29 in a battle for confidence.
JMM legislature party leader Champai Soren took oath as the chief minister earlier in the day.
From Champai Soren's oath-taking to arrested former chief minister Hemant Soren's ED custody and setback from SC, here's all that is happening today:
Serving as the Cabinet Minister of Transport, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Caste, and Backward Class Welfare, Champai Soren is a key member of Hemant Soren’s cabinet.
Ruling JMM named Champai Soren as the new chief minister of Jharkhand as ED took Hemant Soren into custody in a money laundering case
This comes after incumbent chief minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, staked claim to form the government.
Addressing the assembly, Hemant Soren said alleged that the Raj Bhavan was instrumental in his arrest after a conspiracy hatched by the Centre
Gandhi credited the INDIA bloc for resisting what he termed as the BJP's "conspiracy" and preventing the alleged attempt to "steal the popular mandate."
The political turmoil in Jharkhand further intensified since Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. Champai Soren, the CM-in-waiting, today held a meeting with the governor CP Radhakrishnan and sought prompt decision in the matter of new government formation.
Hemant Soren may have won the election, but implementing his electoral promises will not be easy
The CM and the ministers were among 80 elected representatives who were administered the oath as MLAs by the assembly's pro-tem Speaker Stephen Marandi soon after the proceedings of the House began.
According to the Raj Bhavan, the swearing-in ceremony will begin with Stephen Marandi, the Protem Speaker, taking the oath around noon.
November 28 News wrap: Today's top news stories include Hemant Soren's oath-taking in Ranchi as the 14th Jharkhand Chief Minister, Congress' Priyanka Gandhi also took oath today as the MP of Wayanad parliamentary constituency.
Jharkhand CM Oath Taking: Newly-elected Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground of capital Ranchi. Several top political leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had visited Jharkhand to be part of the event.
At the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as Jharkhand chief minister, the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at around 4 pm on Thursday. Several prominent political leaders and dignitaries, including key members of the INDIA bloc, attended the ceremony.
He will become the first leader of Jharkhand to become CM for the second consecutive term.
Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Result: CM Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren win big at the state elections after a tough year for the family. The JMM candidates and allies have won over 50 seats in the 81-seat assembly. PM Modi in a post on X congratulated the INDIA bloc for their win.
In earlier conversations with Outlook India, both CM Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren had highlighted the important of recognising the Adivasi community and working to uplift them. For the 2024 elections, the JMM power couple has emerged victorious, all due to the backing of the tribal communities in the state.
From "infiltration'' to "katenge tou batenge'' narrative, Jharkhand witnessed one of the most volatile election campaigns in the recent times. With Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) holding key to the fight, here's a look at the key candidates who contested the assembly polls.
Though Hemant Soren was popular with the Muslim population of Jharkhand for taking on the BJP, it would seem that many of his promises to the people remain unfulfilled
Hemant Soren is contesting from Barhait seat a JMM bastion while his brother Basant Soren is in fray from the Dumka seat.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA from Dumka Assembly Constituency Basant Soren speaks to Outlook on key issues ahead of the Jharkhand elections, reaffirming his commitment to serving his people without seeking ministerial positions. Addressing the controversy around alleged Bangladeshi infiltration, he dismisses the claims as politically driven and baseless, emphasising the longstanding presence of indigenous communities in the region. Soren highlights his dedication to Dumka, with plans to improve education, healthcare, and employment. He also reflects on the resilience of the JMM, noting the unity and strength the party has displayed through challenges.
The response of Hemant Soren's administration to the COVID-19 pandemic and his five months in prison have brought out a stronger and a more mature image of Hemant who did not buckle under political pressure
With the assembly elections a few days away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and state Chief Minister Hemant Soren carried out their respective campaigns across the state of Jharkhand. Jharkhand is set to vote in two phases - November 13 and November 20. The counting of votes and results will be declared on November 23 by the Election Commission of India.
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