Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren's grandson and Babulal Soren son Veer Soren died during a visit to Manali in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, police said on Wednesday.
Former Jharkhand CM and BJP leader Champai Soren accepted house arrest imposed to maintain law and order before his protest against the proposed land acquisition for RIMS-2 in Ranchi. Police confirmed the measure is necessary to prevent disturbances.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Champai Soren broke down while paying his last respects to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren at the latter's residence on Tuesday.
Assam Rifles and Custom Preventive Force recovered 2.5 kg heroin worth Rs 17.54 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district on May 15, 2025. The drugs were handed over to the Custom department for further action.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren raised serious concerns over the increasing infiltration of Bangladeshi immigrants and the proliferation of fake Aadhaar cards in the state, alleging inaction by the current state government.
The entire consignment, along with the apprehended individual and vehicle was handed over to the Police Department, Zokhawthar, for further legal proceedings.
"We talked briefly about the Governor's speech and the budget that is going to be presented (in the assembly). .. discussions were held on what the party should do, and MLAs were given instructions," Marandi said.
When asked about sitting in the opposition benches in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, BJP MLA Champai Soren responded, "It (joining BJP) is not new. This had happened long ago."
BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency and former Chief Minister Champai Soren Monday exuded confidence about his party's victory in the Jharkhand assembly elections and said that the BJP will get a majority.