"Jharkhand Politics: Governor's Role, Leadership Change, and Opposition Arrests"

As Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren resigns, all eyes are on Governor C P Radhakrishnan's role in appointing the new CM. The Governor's power to appoint the CM is limited by constitutional constraints, and he must ensure the CM-designate has the required numbers before inviting them to form the government. The Supreme Court has previously leaned towards an objective test to decide majority in such cases. A delay in forming a new government could lead to concerns about horse-trading and potential recommendation of President's Rule if the constitutional machinery breaks down.