Jharkhand governor needs to clear the air
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand governor needs to clear the air

Hindustan Times  

Over the past week-and-a-half, political uncertainty has roiled Jharkhand, triggered by a sealed envelope sent from Nirvachan Sadan in central Delhi to Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Inside the envelope is the Election Commission of India ’s recommendation on whether chief minister Hemant Soren should be disqualified as a Member of the Legislative Assembly because of pending corruption allegations. The poll watchdog was asked for its opinion by governor Ramesh Bais after the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded Mr Soren be disqualified for allegedly violating office of profit guidelines by getting a mining licence in his name. PREMIUM The poll watchdog was asked for its opinion by governor Ramesh Bais after the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded Mr Soren be disqualified for allegedly violating office of profit guidelines by getting a mining licence in his name.

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Champai Soren-led JMM-Cong govt wins trust vote in Jharkhand assembly
11 months ago

Champai Soren-led JMM-Cong govt wins trust vote in Jharkhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

The Champai Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress coalition government won the floor test in the Jharkhand assembly on Monday. The floor test was necessitated after the new government under Champai Soren was sworn-in just months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly elections. On the Champai Soren government's floor test win, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "There was no …

Office-of-profit case | Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais says he has sought 'second opinion'
2 years, 2 months ago

Office-of-profit case | Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais says he has sought 'second opinion'

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais has said he has sought a "second opinion" in a case of office-of-profit that has triggered a political crisis in the State, amid the BJP's demand for dismissal of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mr. Bais, who was in his hometown Raipur on the day of Deepavali, on October 26 claimed an "atom bomb could explode any …

Soren calls on Jharkhand guv again, asks for clarity on EC opinion
2 years, 3 months ago

Soren calls on Jharkhand guv again, asks for clarity on EC opinion

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren met Governor Ramesh Bais on Thursday, requesting Raj Bhawan to provide a copy of the Election Commission of India opinion on the office of profit row surrounding his mining lease, besides seeking an opportunity to defend himself. In a memorandum submitted to the governor, the chief minister alleged that the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets governor, urges him to clear air on EC opinion
2 years, 3 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets governor, urges him to clear air on EC opinion

India TV News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said he called on Governor Ramesh Bais and urged him to clear the confusion prevailing in the state for the last three weeks over his continuation as an MLA in an office of profit case. "Provide a copy of the decision of the Election Commission and provide an opportunity for reasonable hearing at …

Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais reaches Delhi amid political crisis in state
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais reaches Delhi amid political crisis in state

Firstpost  

The CM’s office released a statement on Thursday after speculation that the ECI has sent a report to the state governor about chief minister Hemant Soren’s disqualification Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais reached New Delhi on Friday amid political jostling in the state and the demand of MLAs of the ruling alliance that he should clear the air on the …

Jharkhand political crisis: Governor Ramesh Bais flies to Delhi
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand political crisis: Governor Ramesh Bais flies to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais left for New Delhi on Friday a day after a delegation of the state’s ruling coalition met and asked him to clear the air on a confidential Election Commission of India report on chief minister Hemant Soren’s assembly membership. READ | Jharkhand CM Soren asks governor for clarity on EC note, calls special session The coalition …

Jharkhand crisis: BJP lashes out at Soren over his boat \'picnic\' with MLAs
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand crisis: BJP lashes out at Soren over his boat \'picnic\' with MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: As the suspense over the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren continues to raise the political temperatures in the state, the opposition BJP on Sunday lashed out at him over his "picnic" on a boat with MLAs at Latratu dam in Khunti district the day before. Senior BJP leader Babulal Marandi said the CM was “busy enjoying a …

Jharkhand governor likely to send Soren\'s disqualification order to EC today
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand governor likely to send Soren\'s disqualification order to EC today

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais is likely to send the order of disqualification of Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA to the Election Commission of India on Saturday, Raj Bhavan sources said. Members of the state's ruling coalition will gather for the third round of meeting in the morning at the chief minister's residence in the midst of intense …

Shadow over Soren: On uncertainty over Jharkhand CM continuation
2 years, 4 months ago

Shadow over Soren: On uncertainty over Jharkhand CM continuation

The Hindu  

Uncertainty looms large over Hemant Soren’s continuation as Jharkhand Chief Minister as he is likely to be disqualified by the Governor as Member of the Legislative Assembly; the Governor has received the Election Commission of India’s opinion on the question. On August 25, the ECI wrote to the Governor that Mr. Soren could be disqualified under Section 9. Two PILs …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren disqualification: Governor to take call today
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren disqualification: Governor to take call today

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bias may take a call on Friday on the view of the Election Commission which recommended "disqualification" of Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren as a Member of Legislative Assembly for violating electoral norms, the sources at Raj Bhavan said. The Election Commission of India has reportedly told the Governor that the Chief Minister should be "disqualified" …

Jharkhand crisis: Guv to take call on EC's view on disqualification of CM; Soren calls Mahagathbandhan meeting
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand crisis: Guv to take call on EC's view on disqualification of CM; Soren calls Mahagathbandhan meeting

India TV News  

Jharkhand crisis: Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais will take a call Friday on the Election Commission’s view on “disqualification” of Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA, amid the rapidly changing political scenario in the state. Here's what Election Commission said The Election Commission sent its opinion to Bais on August 26 on a plea seeking that Soren be disqualified as …

Jharkhand Governor on EC’s opinion of CM: ‘No order as of now..’
2 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand Governor on EC’s opinion of CM: ‘No order as of now..’

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday alleged blatant misuse of constitutional authorities and public agencies after reports claimed that the Election Commission recommended his disqualification as an MLA in the mining lease case, Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais responded on the matter. I had gone to AIIMS for treatment, I can only say anything after I reach Rajbhawan,” Jharkhand Governor …

Soren mining lease: Political temperatures soar in Jharkhand
2 years, 4 months ago

Soren mining lease: Political temperatures soar in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

RANCHI: Political temperatures have risen in Jharkhand as the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD alliance and the opposition BJP keenly waits for Governor Ramesh Bais to return to the state and inform them about the Election Commission's opinion on a plea seeking Chief Minister Hemant Soren's disqualification as an MLA for allegedly violating electoral law. State Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Alamgir …

EC sends opinion on Jharkhand CM’s disqualification, official announcement soon
2 years, 4 months ago

EC sends opinion on Jharkhand CM’s disqualification, official announcement soon

Firstpost  

The BJP, the petitioner in the case, has sought Soren’s disqualification for violating section 9 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by allegedly extending mining lease to himself, which deals with disqualification for government contracts New Delhi: Following the controversy around BJP’s plea seeking disqualification of Jharkhand CM from the state assembly over alleged violation of electoral …

Illegal mining case: Election Commission recommends disqualification of Jharkhand CM as MLA, say sources
2 years, 4 months ago

Illegal mining case: Election Commission recommends disqualification of Jharkhand CM as MLA, say sources

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has recommended the disqualification of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA, sources in the Raj Bhavan told India Today. 'NO COMMUNICATION RECEIVED BY CM' "The Chief Minister is apprised of several media reports about ECI sending a report to Jharkhand Governor "apparently recommending his disqualification as an MLA".No communication in this regard has …

EC Sends Opinion to Jharkhand Guv About CM Soren's Disqualification as MLA
2 years, 4 months ago

EC Sends Opinion to Jharkhand Guv About CM Soren's Disqualification as MLA

The Quint  

The Election Commission, on Thursday, 25 August, reportedly sent its opinion to Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais on a plea which sought Chief Minister Hemant Soren's disqualification as MLA for violating the electoral law by extending a mining lease to himself. The Chief Minister's office had earlier said that it had received no communication regarding the report recommending his disqualification. The …

'Hai Taiyaar Hum': Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren tweets as uncertainty prevails over his chief ministership
2 years, 4 months ago

'Hai Taiyaar Hum': Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren tweets as uncertainty prevails over his chief ministership

India TV News  

Highlights EC sent its opinion to Jharkhand Guv on plea seeking CM Hemant Soren should be disqualified The Jharkhand governor had referred the matter to the poll panel CM Hemant Soren took to Twitter and indirectly hit out at the Centre Jharkhand political crisis: Even as the uncertainty prevails whether Hemant Soren will be able to continue as Jharkhand Chief …

OPINION | Political fire over Jharkhand scams can singe Hemant Soren
2 years, 4 months ago

OPINION | Political fire over Jharkhand scams can singe Hemant Soren

India TV News  

A day after the Enforcement Directorate raided a key power broker-cum-businessman in Jharkhand and seized 2 AK-47 rifles from his home, reports have come in about the Election Commission’s opinion on a plea seeking disqualification of Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA for violating electoral law. On Wednesday evening, the chief minister’s office issued a warning to the media …

EC notice to Jharkhand CM Soren over mining lease
2 years, 8 months ago

EC notice to Jharkhand CM Soren over mining lease

Hindustan Times  

A mining lease purportedly allotted to Hemant Soren by the state government has landed the Jharkhand chief minister in trouble with the Election Commission of India, which has served him a notice and asked him to respond by May 10, officials familiar with the matter said. Soren is consulting with legal experts like former Supreme Court judge Ashok Ganguly, National …

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