Political Shake-Up in Jharkhand: Hemant Soren to Be Sworn In as CM Amid Controversy

Jharkhand's political scenario witnessed a major twist on Wednesday as Champai Soren resigned from the Chief Minister's post and Hemant Soren, out on bail in a money laundering case, claimed the position. Hemant Soren's swearing-in ceremony is anticipated soon, marking his return as the 13th CM of Jharkhand.

In a significant political development in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday. Hemant Soren, who is currently out on bail in a money laundering case, staked his claim to form the government just hours after leaders of the JMM-led alliance unanimously elected him as the legislature party leader.

Champai Soren, who assumed office as Jharkhand's 12th chief minister on February 2 following Hemant Soren's arrest, tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. This move concluded a day marked by intense political speculation.

The swearing-in ceremony for Hemant Soren is expected to take place soon. If sworn in, Hemant Soren will become the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was formed out of Bihar on November 15, 2000. According to Congress MLA Banna Gupta, the Raj Bhavan is due to announce the swearing-in time by 11 am on Thursday.

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