The new government in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren who took the oath of office for the third time on July 4, is likely to expand his cabinet after proving his majority in the special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday criticised Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for replacing tribal leader Champai Soren with himself, alleging that the move was driven by a desire for dynastic control.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday reacted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's statement and said that the BJP neither harasses nor protects anyone, adding that Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has harassed Champai Soren by making him the Chief Minister for a few days.
The floor test of the new government in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren who took oath of office for the third time on Thursday, will be held on July 8 during a special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.
After Hemant Soren took oath as Chief Minister, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan said he expects Soren to focus on addressing issues affecting the poor.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren on Thursday asserted that the latter will continue to work for the people of the state.
After taking the oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said that the 'Mahagathbandan' government has done all the work as per the interests of the people of the state.
"Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren will come to Bhognadih for the Hul Diwas and after that we will decide our strategy," Basant Soren said speaking to ANI on Saturday.
Following the release of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Sorent, Union Minister Sanjay Seth took a dig at the law and order situation and said that BJP will soon form a government in the state with a "two-third majority"
CPI General Secretary D Raja welcomed the decision to grant bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the alleged land scam case and said that his release will strengthen the INDIA bloc.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in the land scam case on Friday. His party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is jubilant as Soren prepares to return home, with supporters eagerly anticipating his release.