'I am Hemant Soren part 2': New Jharkhand CM Champai Soren hails predecessor as JMM-led govt wins floor test

The newly formed Champai Soren government in Jharkhand seeks a trust vote in the assembly on Monday. Champai Soren took oath as chief minister after

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren won the floor test in the assembly on Monday after 47 coalition MLA supported him. Arrested former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was also present in the assembly after being allowed to participate in the floor test by a PMLA Court.

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested JMM leader Hemant Soren after over seven hours of questioning in an alleged money laundering case. Hemant Soren took to X soon after he was taken into custody and said that he would not accept defeat.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was "untraceable" for more than 30 hours, arrived in Ranchi amid reports of his imminent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged land fraud case. He met MLAs of the ruling alliance of JMM, Congress, and RJD and also met his cabinet ministers at his residence. His wife Kalpana Soren, who is speculated to take over the Chief Minister's post, was also present in the meetings. The police have prohibited gatherings outside Hemant Soren’s residence till 10 pm today, and around 7,000 police personnel have been deployed. Soren’s party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, is set to address the media at 4 pm today. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in as we bring you the latest updates on Hemant Soren.

Jharkhand's youngest Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to alleged land fraud. Several tribal outfits have called for a Jharkhand bandh in protest of Hemant Soren's arrest

Hemant Soren News Live Updates: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is likely to be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate at his residence at around 1 pm today to record his statement in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, amid speculation of his arrest. Prohibitory orders have been imposed in key areas of Ranchi, and a special team has been formed to oversee the law and order situation. Legislators of the ruling JMM-led coalition, which also includes RJD and Congress, have stated that they stand firmly with Hemant Soren. They have also signed a letter of support, without any names, as speculations abound that the chief minister's wife, Kalpana Soren, will be handed over the reins.

Hemant Soren news Live Updates: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged land scam, was produced before a court in Ranchi on Thursday. The Enforcement Directorate had sought custody of Hemant Soren. However, the special court reserved its order today. The 48-year-old Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader resigned as the Chief Minister on Wednesday. Moments later, he was arrested by the probe agency after more than seven hours of questioning. The JMM-led coalition has named state minister Champai Soren as the next Chief Minister. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.

Champai Soren-led JMM-Congress coalition government faces floor test days after swearing-in.

Recently arrested former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, challenges the BJP to substantiate corruption allegations, pledging to quit politics if proven. Participating in the confidence motion initiated by his successor Champai Soren, Hemant claims a conspiracy orchestrated by the Centre and Raj Bhavan led to his arrest.

Jharkhand Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan said that the Enforcement Directorate vehemently objected to any such permission to Hemant Soren, but the court allowed our plea