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

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