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politics1 year ago

JMM's Hemant Soren Triumphs in Jharkhand Floor Test

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren criticized his recent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate as a "black chapter" in Indian democracy, while the JMM-led alliance, now under CM Champai Soren, successfully passed a trust vote in the state assembly. The alliance secured 47 votes, while the opposition NDA had 29. Hemant Soren alleged that the BJP and the governor were involved in his arrest, and vowed to fight back. The ED has evidence linking him to alleged land-related irregularities in Ranchi.

politics1 year ago

JMM's Champai Soren Leads Anti-BJP Coalition to Victory in Jharkhand Trust Vote

The JMM-led alliance comfortably won the trust motion in the Jharkhand Assembly, with the JMM using the opportunity to target the BJP for the arrest of its leader and former chief minister Hemant Soren, describing it as the targeting of Adivasis. The mood in the House was tense, with Soren addressing the House emotionally and vowing to resign from politics if any proof regarding his alleged illegal acquisition of land was tabled by the BJP. The ruling coalition MLAs frequently interrupted the Governor's speech with slogans, while the BJP's Amar Bauri attacked the Congress and warned the current CM to beware of the Congress.

legal-politics1 year ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Arrested in Corruption Case: Top Court Dismisses Plea

The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges, dismissing his petition and extending his custody to five days. Soren had challenged the agency's actions as an attempt to destabilize a democratically-elected state government. Meanwhile, Champai Soren, a veteran leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

legalcrime1 year ago

Jharkhand's Hemant Soren Faces Legal Woes: ED Allegations and Political Drama

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren illegally acquired and possessed 12 adjacent land parcels in Ranchi, measuring 8.5 acres, obtained by a syndicate involved in grabbing properties. Soren was arrested on money laundering charges in connection with an alleged land deal, and the ED sought his custody for further investigation. The case stems from raids against a sub-inspector in the revenue department, who allegedly worked with the land mafia. The agency claims to have recovered evidence linking Soren to the illegal acquisition and possession of the properties.

politics1 year ago

"ED Arrests Soren Shortly After Party Names His CM Successor"

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a land scam, making him the first sitting CM of the state to be taken into custody in a corruption case. He resigned just hours before his arrest, and his party named his close aide and transport minister Champai Soren as his successor. The arrest followed a two-day standoff between Hemant and the central agency over alleged money laundering in a land scam. There were internal family feuds over the successor, and the governing coalition sought an appointment with the governor to demonstrate their strength. Hemant accused the ED of harassment and filed a case against its officers, while his supporters gathered at his residence during the questioning.