Hemant Soren was arrested for refusing to leave INDIA bloc, says Congress chief at Opposition rally
8 months ago

Hemant Soren was arrested for refusing to leave INDIA bloc, says Congress chief at Opposition rally

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested for refusing to leave the INDIA bloc, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleged at a joint Opposition rally in Ranchi on Sunday, warning Prime Minister Narendra Modi that if he tried to “terrorise” tribals, he himself would be destroyed. In a show of Opposition unity and strength, the leaders of the 28 parties who constitute the INDIA bloc shared the stage at the Ulgulan Nyay Maharally in Ranchi, taking it in turns to lash out at Mr. Modi and the ruling BJP for allegedly putting two CMs in jail — Mr. Soren and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Ulgulan, meaning revolution Congress leader Rahul Gandhi skipped the rally due to ill health, but senior leaders present included Mr. Kharge; Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren and Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Trinamool Congress leader Vivek Gupta, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, and Communist Party of India general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya. Ms. Kalpana Soren read out her jailed husband’s letter to the crowd, in which Mr. Hemant Soren said it was the first time after Independence that so many Opposition leaders were being put in jail.

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Hemant Soren begins fourth term as Jharkhand Chief Minister
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hemant Soren begins fourth term as Jharkhand Chief Minister

The Hindu  

In a grand event, Hemant Soren on Thursday was sworn in as 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. Swearing-in ceremony took place in the presence of top leaders of INDIA bloc including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh …

Hemant Soren's dig at BJP ahead of oath ceremony in Jharkhand: ‘Whenever they try to silence us…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hemant Soren's dig at BJP ahead of oath ceremony in Jharkhand: ‘Whenever they try to silence us…’

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren on Thursday asserted that unity was the biggest weapon of the people in the state and that they can “neither be divided nor silenced” ahead of his swearing-in as chief minister. Acting CM Hemant Soren will take oath today at a ceremony in Morabadi ground In a post on social media platform X, Hemant …

Hemant Soren to take oath as 14th CM of Jharkhand today; top INDIA bloc leaders to attend ceremony
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hemant Soren to take oath as 14th CM of Jharkhand today; top INDIA bloc leaders to attend ceremony

New Indian Express  

Soren retained the Barhait seat, defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes in the recent assembly polls. Jharkhand in-charge and Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir said Soren is likely to take oath alone, and expansion of the cabinet will be held after a vote of confidence in the assembly. Hours before taking oath, Soren took to …

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister at star-studded INDIA show
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister at star-studded INDIA show

India Today  

Hemant Soren took the oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister on Thursday for the fourth time in a row in a grand show of Opposition unity that was attended by top INDIA bloc leaders. The ceremony was attended by several leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK …

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren’s cabinet?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren’s cabinet?

Live Mint  

Hemant Soren will be sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the fourth time on November 28, during a ceremony scheduled in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground. Shot to limelight when Soren was in jail Kalpana Soren, 39, shot to the limelight for the first time after Hemant Soren was arrested in an alleged land scam case in January 2024. Apart from …

Hemant Soren likely to take oath as Jharkhand CM tomorrow, Rahul Gandhi and Kejriwal may attend
4 weeks ago

Hemant Soren likely to take oath as Jharkhand CM tomorrow, Rahul Gandhi and Kejriwal may attend

India TV News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister-elect Hemant Soren is likely to take oath on Thursday. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal may attend swearing in. Top leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress's Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, may attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Hemant Soren government on November 28. In a stunning comeback, Hemant …

Kalpana Soren joining Jharkhand Cabinet not ruled out, final call soon: Sources
4 weeks ago

Kalpana Soren joining Jharkhand Cabinet not ruled out, final call soon: Sources

India Today  

The possibility of Kalpana Soren, the wife of Jharkhand Chief Minister-designate Hemant Soren, joining the state Cabinet cannot be ruled out, but a final decision will be taken by Hemant Soren after he takes oath on Thursday, sources told India Today TV. Around six ministers from the JMM, Congress and RJD will take oath with Hemant Soren, sources said, adding …

JMM's Hemant Soren meets Jharkhand governor, stakes claim to form next govt
1 month ago

JMM's Hemant Soren meets Jharkhand governor, stakes claim to form next govt

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Sunday to stake his claim to form the next government. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren handsover his resignation to Governor Santosh Gangwar as he stakes claim to form the new government, at Raj Bhawan, in Ranchi, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Hemant Soren retained the Barhait seat in the …

Hemant Soren stakes claim to form government, to take oath as Jharkhand CM on November 28
1 month ago

Hemant Soren stakes claim to form government, to take oath as Jharkhand CM on November 28

Live Mint  

Jharkhand: JMM chief Hemant Soren on Sunday met Governor of Jharkhand Santosh Gangwar and submitted his resignation from the post of Jharkhand Chief Minister as he staked claim to form the new government in the state. Hemant Soren handed over the letter of support of alliance partners to Governor Santosh Gangwar, a day after JMM-led alliance steered the INDIA bloc …

Hemant Soren Stakes Claim To Form Next Jharkhand Government, Confirms Oath Ceremony Date
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1 month ago

Hemant Soren Stakes Claim To Form Next Jharkhand Government, Confirms Oath Ceremony Date

ABP News  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar on Sunday, submitted his resignation as Chief Minister, and staked a claim to form the government in the state. VIDEO | Here's what JMM leader Hemant Soren said after meeting Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. We have handed over letter of support of alliance partners …

JMM’s Hemant Soren to take oath as CM on Nov 26; Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal to attend ceremony
Top News
1 month ago

JMM’s Hemant Soren to take oath as CM on Nov 26; Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal to attend ceremony

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren is set to take the oath as chief minister of Jharkhand on November 26. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be a grand event, with key leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, RJD leader …

Hemant Soren's oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister on November 28: Sources
1 month ago

Hemant Soren's oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister on November 28: Sources

India Today  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren is set to take the oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time on November 28, according to sources. The Jharkhand Chief Minister tendered his resignation to the Governor Santosh Gangwar today and staked a claim to form a government. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be a grand affair, with key …

Congress to push for 4 Jharkhand cabinet berths after winning 16 seats: Sources
1 month ago

Congress to push for 4 Jharkhand cabinet berths after winning 16 seats: Sources

India Today  

The Congress is reportedly pushing for four cabinet positions in Jharkhand's new government. In the Jharkhand assembly elections, the JMM secured 34 seats, the Congress 16, the RJD 4, and the CPI-ML 2, paving the way for a second consecutive term for the INDIA bloc alliance in the state. Meanwhile, Hemant Soren is likely to take oath as Jharkhand's Chief …

Jharkhand: Did Jail Stint Work In Favour Of Hemant Soren? JMM Creates History As BJP Faces Major Setback
1 month ago

Jharkhand: Did Jail Stint Work In Favour Of Hemant Soren? JMM Creates History As BJP Faces Major Setback

ABP News  

Jharkhand Results 2024: The Jharkhand Assembly elections of 2024 have delivered a historic verdict, with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha breaking a long-standing political record by retaining power in the state. ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS LIVE UPDATES Sympathy And Strategy: Hemant Soren's Triumph One of the defining factors behind JMM's historic win, it appears, has been the public response to the Enforcement …

Hemant factor helps INDIA soar, leaves BJP sore in Jharkhand
1 month ago

Hemant factor helps INDIA soar, leaves BJP sore in Jharkhand

India Today  

After being down in the dumps following his arrest earlier this year by the ED in a money laundering case, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has orchestrated a stunning turnaround for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led alliance in the Assembly elections. Defying exit poll predictions, Hemant Soren's JMM is on course to retain power, and for the first time in …

PM Modi eliminated 'freedom of speech', jails those who point out his mistakes: Kharge
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi eliminated 'freedom of speech', jails those who point out his mistakes: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of "eliminating freedom of speech" and imprisoning those who speak out against his mistakes. Kharge also labelled former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, who joined the BJP from JMM, a "traitor," claiming there were many such people who betrayed those who nurtured …

Hemant Soren calls BJP ‘showroom of lies and hatred’, saffron party hits back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hemant Soren calls BJP ‘showroom of lies and hatred’, saffron party hits back

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling it a “showroom of lies and hatred”. In an X post, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president alleged that crores of rupees were spent by the BJP to spread “hatred, social animosity and lies” against him. They are spending crores of rupees to spread hatred, …

Jharkhand elections | People want Hemant Soren to return to power: Kalpana Soren
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand elections | People want Hemant Soren to return to power: Kalpana Soren

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Kalpana Soren and wife of Chief Minister Hemant Soren is one of the party’s star campaigners and is not leaving a single stone unturned to ensure the victory of INDIA bloc candidates. The people earlier gave 20 years to the BJP to govern the State but this is for the first time in Jharkhand that the …

Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is facing criticism and allegations of corruption. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused him of doing corruption in the name of government schemes, including the MGNREGA and Jal Jeevan Mission. Soren's wife and JMM MLA Kalpana Soren have also accused the BJP of bringing an 'age controversy' to the limelight and of being scared …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren most corrupt; played with India's healthy democratic practices: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
3 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren most corrupt; played with India's healthy democratic practices: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday slammed Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, dubbing him the "most corrupt CM” who played with India's healthy democratic practices. The Defence Minister also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he "tarnished" India's image abroad and tried to provoke the Sikh community. He also termed the ruling coalition in Jharkhand – the Jharkhand Mukti …

Hemant Soren meets Rahul and Kharge in New Delhi, discuses Jharkhand election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren meets Rahul and Kharge in New Delhi, discuses Jharkhand election

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the Assembly election in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren along with his MLA wife Kalpana Murmu Soren on Tuesday met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. “Courtesy meeting with Jharkhand Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren and Mrs. Kalpana Soren in the presence of Congress President Mallikarjun …

Jharkhand Polls: CM Hemant Soren Meets Congress’s Kharge, Rahul Gandhi As INDIA Bloc Eyes 'Massive Majority'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand Polls: CM Hemant Soren Meets Congress’s Kharge, Rahul Gandhi As INDIA Bloc Eyes 'Massive Majority'

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 3 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi who asserted that the INDIA bloc will win the upcoming assembly polls in the state with a "massive majority". The meeting comes days after former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren joined the BJP after …

‘Champai Soren was under surveillance by Jharkhand Police': Himanta Biswa Sarma's big claim
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Champai Soren was under surveillance by Jharkhand Police': Himanta Biswa Sarma's big claim

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren tried to spy on Champai Soren. Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi, party leader Arjun Munda and others as he joined BJP during a ceremony, in Ranchi. Champai Soren joined …

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren Joins BJP Days After Resigning From JMM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren Joins BJP Days After Resigning From JMM

News 18  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Ranchi on Friday. Soren along with a large number of his supporters switched over to the saffron camp in the presence of union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Ranchi. VIDEO | Former Jharkhand CM and former JMM leader Champai Soren joins …

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren to form new political party
4 months ago

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren to form new political party

The Hindu  

Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of retirement and announced that he would form a new political party. In a social media post on Sunday, Mr. Champai said he had felt insulted by the JMM, while describing the events that led to his resignation as Chief Minister on …

Jharkhand News: Champai Soren joining BJP? Is Hemant Soren-led government under threat? Details here
4 months ago

Jharkhand News: Champai Soren joining BJP? Is Hemant Soren-led government under threat? Details here

Live Mint  

The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand is in a crisis of sorts after senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former chief minister Champai Soren reached Delhi amid speculation of crossing over to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Champai had been chief minister since February 2 after Hemant's arrest In 2019, when the JMM won just one Lok Sabha seat in the …

Breaking News: After Champai Soren, Another Senior JMM Leader May Also Leave the Party | ABP News
4 months ago

Breaking News: After Champai Soren, Another Senior JMM Leader May Also Leave the Party | ABP News

ABP News  

Speculation is rife that Champai Soren, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and current minister in the Hemant Soren government, may join the Bharatiya Janata Party. When asked by reporters about the possibility of joining the BJP, Champai Soren downplayed the rumors, stating, "I am here in Delhi for personal work. Notably, Champai Soren has removed the JMM's name from his …

‘BJP poaches MLAs,’ says Hemant Soren amid buzz over Champai Soren
4 months ago

‘BJP poaches MLAs,’ says Hemant Soren amid buzz over Champai Soren

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday slammed the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party for ‘poaching legislators’ and ‘dividing the society.’ File Photo: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and Champai Soren The statement from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president came amid reports that senior party member Champai Soren, the former chief minister of Jharkhand, was on the verge of joining the …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren accuses BJP of poaching MLAs amid speculation of Champai Soren switching sides
4 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren accuses BJP of poaching MLAs amid speculation of Champai Soren switching sides

The Hindu  

Amid speculation that Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren could join the BJP, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday accused the saffron camp of "poaching" MLAs and "dividing society". Mr. Hemant Soren's statement came hours after JMM legislator and former Chief Minister Champai Soren reached Delhi. Addressing a government function in Jharkhand's Godda district, Mr. Hemant Soren alleged that …

Champai Soren Accuses JMM Of 'Humiliation', Mulls '3 Choices' As CM Hemant Slams BJP Amid Switch Rumours
4 months ago

Champai Soren Accuses JMM Of 'Humiliation', Mulls '3 Choices' As CM Hemant Slams BJP Amid Switch Rumours

ABP News  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has publicly accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha of humiliating him, amidst swirling rumours of his potential defection to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Addressing a government function in Jharkhand's Godda district, Hemant Soren claimed that the BJP brought people from Gujarat, Assam and Maharashtra to spread poison among the tribals, Dalits, backward classes and minorities …

Champai Soren removes JMM from his X profile, adds fuel to speculations about joining BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

Champai Soren removes JMM from his X profile, adds fuel to speculations about joining BJP

India TV News  

Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren removed JMM's name from his X profile. Champai Soren takes oath as minister in Hemant Soren govt Meanwhile, in July, Champai Soren, along with 10 other leaders of the JMM-led coalition took oath as ministers in the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand. Champai had resigned from the post of …

Champai Soren reacts to buzz over possible BJP switch: I am here only
4 months, 1 week ago

Champai Soren reacts to buzz over possible BJP switch: I am here only

India Today  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren on Saturday refuted the rumours of him joining the BJP ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Several media reports claimed that Champai Soren, a close aide of the Soren family, was mulling joining the BJP as he was reportedly not happy with the way he …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Calls On Delhi CM’s Wife Sunita Kejriwal, Discusses ‘Misuse’ Of Central Agencies
5 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Calls On Delhi CM’s Wife Sunita Kejriwal, Discusses ‘Misuse’ Of Central Agencies

ABP News  

New Delhi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren on Saturday met Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal who is in jail in connection with the corruption case related to the alleged excise policy scam. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who was present during the meeting at the Delhi chief minister's official residence …

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED

Deccan Chronicle  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren was sworn in as the chief minister of Jharkhand after being in prison for five months, putting him in a small league of CMs who have taken oath of office after a stint in jail. Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, judge of the Jharkhand high court, while granting bail to Hemant Soren, made scathing remarks on …

‘What was Champai Soren's fault?: Shivraj Chouhan jabs Hemant Soren on return as Jharkhand CM
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘What was Champai Soren's fault?: Shivraj Chouhan jabs Hemant Soren on return as Jharkhand CM

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday hit out at Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who took oath for the top post, replacing Champai Soren yesterday. Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren of dynastic politics. Soren, the executive president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, took oath as the 13th chief minister of the state on Thursday, days after …

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again

India TV News  

Hemant Soren on Thursday took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister once again as he was released from jail after nearly five months in a money laundering case. Notably, Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, staked claim to form the government. The delegation headed by Hemant …

Hemant Soren to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM

India TV News  

In the latest political development in Jharkhand, the leaders of the INDIA alliance met Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday. JMM executive president Hemant Soren, state Congress president Rajesh Thakur and RJD leader Satyanand Bhokta went to Raj Bhawan. Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, …

'Mahagatbandhan govt in Jharkhand worked in people's interest,' says CM Hemant Soren
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Mahagatbandhan govt in Jharkhand worked in people's interest,' says CM Hemant Soren

India TV News  

In his first media statement after assuming the charge of Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third time, JMM leader Hemant Soren on Thursday said that the present Mahagatbandhan government has done all the work in the interest of the people in the state. Champai Soren congratulates Hemant Soren Meanwhile, on Thursday, speaking to the media after Hemant Soren's swearing-in, Champai …

Champai Soren resigns, Hemant set to return as Jharkhand CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Champai Soren resigns, Hemant set to return as Jharkhand CM

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren is set to become the chief minister of Jharkhand, replacing incumbent Champai Soren, who resigned from the post following Hemant’s return within days after coming out of jail on June 28 after being granted bail by the high court, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Champai Soren resigned …

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Champai Soren was likely to resign on Wednesday to pave the way for Hemant Soren’s return as Jharkhand’s top elected official days after the latter was released on bail, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Former chief minister Hemant Soren walked out of prison after the Jharkhand high court granted him bail on June 28. “Chief …

Hemant Soren likely to return as Jharkhand CM for third time after consensus among JMM-led alliance: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren likely to return as Jharkhand CM for third time after consensus among JMM-led alliance: Sources

India TV News  

JMM leader Hemant Soren, who was released from jail on bail on June 28 in an alleged money laundering case, is likely to return as chief minister of Jharkhand for the third time following consensus among JMM-led alliance MLAs, party sources have informed. Leaders and MLAs of the alliance during a meeting at Chief Minister Champai Soren’s residence unanimously decided …

Hemant Soren calls meeting of INDIA bloc MLAs; buzz on change of guard in govt
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren calls meeting of INDIA bloc MLAs; buzz on change of guard in govt

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren would be chairing a meeting of the legislature party of the ruling INDIA bloc on Wednesday, people aware of the development said on Tuesday. Former Jharkhand chief minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren. The last time Hemant Soren had called a meeting of the legislature party of INDIA alliance …

‘BJP will be wiped out of Jharkhand': Ex-CM Hemant Soren
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘BJP will be wiped out of Jharkhand': Ex-CM Hemant Soren

Hindustan Times  

A day after being released from jail on bail in a money laundering case, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and vowed to “wipe out” the party in the upcoming state assembly election. Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren speaks to the media after being released on bail, in Ranchi on Friday. It is daydreaming of …

'Modi Ki Guarantee Is About Putting All Oppn Leaders In Jail After June 4': CM Mamata Banerjee Tears Into BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Modi Ki Guarantee Is About Putting All Oppn Leaders In Jail After June 4': CM Mamata Banerjee Tears Into BJP

ABP News  

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to combat corruption post-June 4, stating that the BJP's "Modi ki Guarantee" implies a crackdown on opposition leaders after the elections. Continuing her criticism of central agencies, CM Banerjee accused the National Investigation Agency of conducting operations in Bhupatinagar, Purba Medinipur district, without informing local police. …

India’s Modi eyes election victory, top opponent back behind bars
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Modi eyes election victory, top opponent back behind bars

Raw Story  

A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to keep fighting “dictatorship” before he returned to jail Sunday, following elections widely expected to produce another landslide victory for the Hindu-nationalist leader. Arvind Kejriwal is among several opposition leaders under criminal investigation, with colleagues describing his arrest the month before the general elections began in April as a “political …

Jharkhand HC seeks Enforcement Directorate's reply in bail plea filed by former CM Hemant Soren
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand HC seeks Enforcement Directorate's reply in bail plea filed by former CM Hemant Soren

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand High Court on May 28 directed the Enforcement Directorate to file a reply on the bail application moved by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mr. Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, filed the petition before the high court on Monday and …

'Two CMs Were In Jail But...': Rahul Gandhi Claims Hemant Soren Denied Bail As He is 'Tribal'
7 months ago

'Two CMs Were In Jail But...': Rahul Gandhi Claims Hemant Soren Denied Bail As He is 'Tribal'

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday drew a parallel between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s arrest and accused the Indian Judiciary of being prejudiced against certain communities. While addressing a session titled ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Haryana’s Panchkula Gandhi said: “Two sitting Chief Ministers were arrested and the one who went to jail first …

Rahul Gandhi target courts, says Tribal CM is still in jail while Kejriwal is out on bail
7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi target courts, says Tribal CM is still in jail while Kejriwal is out on bail

Op India  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stooped to a new low in furtherance of his caste rhetoric on Wednesday and attacked the judiciary saying that while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail in a liquor scam case, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren remains in jail because he is an Adivasi. The national media has forgotten him; it doesn’t talk …

Hemant Soren, found suppressing facts in SC, withdraws plea against Arrest
7 months ago

Hemant Soren, found suppressing facts in SC, withdraws plea against Arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for suppressing facts regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. A vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma allowed Soren's counsel …

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Former Jharkhand CM withdraws plea before SC challenging ED arrest
7 months ago

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Former Jharkhand CM withdraws plea before SC challenging ED arrest

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 22 withdrew his petition before the Supreme Court seeking interim bail and quashing of arrest in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. This was after a vacation Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma flagged that Mr. Soren had hidden the fact that a Jharkhand trial …

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