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Hemant Soren Becomes Jharkhand's Chief Minister for 3rd Time

Hemant Soren, a political figure from Nemra, Ramgarh, was sworn in as Jharkhand's Chief Minister on July 4, 2024. He has held positions as Rajya Sabha member and Deputy Chief Minister.

Return to Power and Political Journey

  • Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's Chief Minister for the third time on July 4, 2024
  • Administered oath by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at Rajbhavan, Ranchi
  • Previous terms: 2013-2014 and 2019-January 2024
  • Born into a political family in Nemra, Ramgarh district
  • Entered politics after his elder brother Durga Soren's demise
  • Held positions as Rajya Sabha member and Deputy Chief Minister
  • First became Chief Minister in 2013 with support from Congress and RJD

Legal Challenges and Political Maneuvering

  • Resigned on January 31, 2024, before arrest by Enforcement Directorate
  • Faced money laundering and land scam allegations
  • Jharkhand High Court granted bail on June 28, 2024
  • Interim CM Champai Soren stepped down to facilitate Hemant's return
  • Political maneuvering within Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) during his absence
  • Overcame initial electoral setback in 2005, winning assembly seat in 2009

Alliance Dynamics and Future Challenges

  • Heads Mahagathbandhan alliance including JMM, Congress, RJD, and Left parties
  • Alliance won 47 seats in 81-member Jharkhand Legislative Assembly in 2019
  • Faces task of consolidating position within alliance before upcoming elections
  • BJP criticizes leadership change, challenges alliance's stability
  • Need to address internal dissent within JMM
  • Focus on tribal rights and development amidst political resistance
  • Family's political legacy: Wife Kalpana Murmu Soren won by-election during his imprisonment
  • Father Shibu Soren is a prominent JMM leader

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