Champai Soren Set to Become Jharkhand Chief Minister Tomorrow
Champai Soren, a veteran leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, is scheduled to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Jharkhand tomorrow. The 67-year-old was invited by the Governor to take oath late this evening, following the arrest of his predecessor Hemant Soren in an alleged money laundering case.
Governor CP Radhakrishnan’s decision came after Champai Soren met with him earlier on Thursday, urging to be called for the oath-taking ceremony. In a letter to the Governor, Soren expressed concern over the lack of a government in the state for 18 hours and requested prompt action in forming a popular government.
The delay in the Governor’s decision, combined with the slim majority in numbers, led to the ruling alliance moving their MLAs to prevent any attempts by the opposition BJP to destabilize the government. However, bad weather conditions prevented their travel, and the MLAs were accommodated in a government guest house in the city.
Later in the evening, Champai Soren received a call from the Governor, signaling the green light for his oath-taking ceremony. The ruling alliance, consisting of JMM-Congress-RJD, currently holds 43 MLAs out of the 81-member house, with the majority mark set at 41. The BJP has 25 MLAs, the AJSU has three, and the remaining seats are divided between the NCP, a Left party, and three independent MLAs.
The slim majority has raised concerns within the ruling alliance, who have been asserting their ability to form the government. Champai Soren expressed confidence, stating that they have submitted a report with 43 MLAs in support and expect the number to reach 46-47.
Hemant Soren, the previous Chief Minister, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday evening following his resignation from the top post. The Enforcement Directorate has alleged his involvement in a Rs 600-crore land scam and money laundering.
Champai Soren, the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand today. He will be sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of the state. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Champai Soren’s appointment comes after the resignation of Hemant Soren, his son, who served as the Chief Minister for the past two and a half years. Champai Soren’s elevation marks a new phase in Jharkhand’s political landscape, and he is expected to focus on addressing the key issues of development, tribal welfare, and inclusive growth in the state.
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