JHARKHAND CABINET
Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM
Hemant Soren sworn in as the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand after resigning due to money laundering case. New Cabinet to be decided in consultation with allies Congress and RJD. Governor emphasizes focus on addressing issues of the poor.
Champai Soren: JMM leader whose entry and exit as CM both dramatic
Champai Soren's brief tenure as Jharkhand chief minister ends abruptly as he resigns to make way for Hemant Soren's return. Champai, a tribal leader with a long political career, implemented key welfare schemes during his short time in office.
Jharkhand: Will Kalpana join husband Hemant Soren's cabinet after her CM dreams fade?
Kalpana Soren’s life took a significant turn in March this year when she officially joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), over a month after Hemant’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). At 38, her transition from homemaker to politician saw her actively campaigning for the party, with Champai Soren’s backing, as JMM's face during the Lok Sabha elections.
Hemant Soren gets bail from HC, says fight will continue
The release, ahead of possible early assembly elections in October-November, has come as a shot in the arm for JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in Jharkhand. Soren has been in jail since January 31 after ED arrested him in a money laundering case.
Leadership rebellion brewing within Congress in Jharkhand
Ahead of the Jharkhand elections, a rebellion brews within Congress for leadership change, with leaders pushing for new appointments and discussing Cabinet vacancies.
Third Eye: All about oath taking in LS, Jharkhand's political scene and Congress' vow to protect Constitution
HAM leader and MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi made a mistake while taking an oath as Lok Sabha member, leading to confusion among ministers. Jharkhand political circles are buzzing about Cabinet inductions, with Congress almost finalizing the name for Alamgir Alam. Rumors suggest Kalpana, jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren's wife, may be inducted. AICC leaders held a demonstration in New Delhi to protect the Constitution, while the BJP is preparing for demonstrations in Karnataka.
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Jharkhand cabinet approves salary hike of CM, ministers, MLAs by up to 50 pc
Jharkhand government approved up to 50% salary hike for CM, ministers, and legislators. Chief Minister Champai Soren chaired the cabinet meeting where the decision was made, confirmed by Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel.
Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops; here is the full list
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 14 kharif crops on Wednesday. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, highlighted the significance of these decisions for farmers' welfare as the kharif season approaches. Key increases include MSP for paddy by Rs 117 to Rs 2,300 per quintal, Nigerseed by Rs 983 per quintal,
Jharkhand govt set for cabinet expansion; Kalpana Soren likely to be one of the inductees
Five months ahead of the assembly polls in Jharkhand, the Champai Soren-led coalition government is considering a Cabinet expansion in July. This move aims to fill two vacancies and possibly include Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former CM Hemant Soren, who won the Gandey assembly by-election in May. While sources suggest Kalpana could be a key face for the upcoming polls, there is speculation about her reluctance to join the Cabinet for less than six months.
PM Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra, NSA Ajit Doval get 5-year extension
Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted a five-year extension to Principal Secretary PK Mishra and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, showing continuity and experience in his core team of Union ministers. The crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) remains unchanged with key ministers continuing in their roles.
Jailed Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam resigns from state cabinet
Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam, embroiled in a money laundering case, has resigned from the state cabinet and as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party. His resignation comes after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate following the seizure of Rs 32 crore cash linked to his aide. The BJP opposition had demanded his removal from the cabinet. Earlier, the chief minister had taken over Alam's portfolios.
Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0
From 2005 to 2014, Devi was a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and became a cabinet minister in Jharkhand in 2012, overseeing the Ministry of Irrigation, Women & Child Welfare, and Registration.
BJP in charge, focus on polls: Seven takeaways from PM Modi's largest council of ministers
Modi 3.0 Cabinet 2024: Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for a third term, forming a 72-member coalition government with ease. Despite lacking a majority, BJP retains key ministries. Allies prioritized state funds over cabinet posts, while former CMs bring experience. Absence of Muslim ministers and the presence of billionaires and Hindu groups signal Modi's continuing strategies.
Annapurna Devi: From homemaker to central minister
Homemaker Annapurna Devi, sworn in as Union Minister in the Narendra Modi government, secures a seat in Modi 3.0, consolidating the BJP's OBC vote bank for upcoming Assembly elections.
'Ujjwala man' Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath as Cabinet Minister for third time
Dharmendra Pradhan, a senior BJP leader, was inducted into the Union cabinet for the third time. He won from Sambalpur in Odisha, defeating the Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Prakash Das by over 1.19 lakh votes.
"Four generations of Gandhi family insulted Indian Constitution": PM Modi slams Congress
Prime Minister Modi said that four members of the Gandhi family, including former Prime Ministers Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi fiddled with the Constitution for their own political goals.
Khunti 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Date, schedule, party-wise candidates and other key details
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections draw closer, all eyes are on Khunti, one of the most high-profile constituencies in Jharkhand, and one of the 14 constituencies in the state.
Jharkhand: Discontent among Cong MLAs over portfolios; threaten to boycott assembly session
Congress legislators in Jharkhand are expressing resentment over the induction of four party MLAs as ministers in the Champai Soren-led JMM government. As many as 12 MLAs have threatened to boycott the upcoming assembly session from February 23 and head to Jaipur if the ministers are not replaced by new faces. The JMM-led alliance in the state has 47 MLAs in the 81-member assembly. Unhappy over Congress' decision to give ministerial berths to Alamgir Alam, Rameshwar Oraon, Banna Gupta, and Badal Patralekh again, the legislators went into a huddle at Ranchi Circuit House just before the swearing-in ceremony on Friday with plans of boycotting it.
Will visit Ranchi to talk out issues of MLAs: AICC's Mir
The All India Congress Committee will talk to 'unhappy' Jharkhand Congress MLAs who have sought removal of existing ministers. AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir will visit Ranchi this week to discuss their issues. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for unity in JMM-led coalition against Modi government policies.
Jharkhand: Eight of 12 Congress MLAs disgruntled over portfolio distribution in Champai Soren government reach Delhi
Unhappy with the Congress' decision to again give ministerial berths to Alamgir Alam, Rameshwar Oraon, Banna Gupta and Badal Patralekh, the legislators went into a huddle at a Ranchi hotel earlier in the day, where JMM's new minister Basant Soren, the youngest son of party supremo Shibu Soren, reached to persuade them to change their decision.
Jharkhand Congress MLAs 'unhappy' with new cabinet, say "new faces should have been given chance"
Eight ministers took oath in the new Champai Soren cabinet in Jharkhand. Some Congress MLAs expressed discontent with the expansion, demanding the inclusion of new faces. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the alliance for not including a Scheduled Caste member.
JMM chief Shibu Soren's youngest son Basant, 7 others sworn in as ministers in Champai Soren govt
Basant Soren, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo Shibu Soren's youngest son, on Friday took oath as minister in the Champai Soren-led government in Jharkhand, along with seven others. Basant is also the younger brother of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who is in judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
Champai Soren is 12th Chief Minister of Jharkhand
Along with Champai Soren, senior Congress leader Alamgir Alam and RJD's Satyanand Bhokta were sworn in as ministers.
"This is politics of destabilisation": Jairam Ramesh on political turmoil in Jharkhand
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has criticized the BJP for causing delays in the oath-taking of JMM leader Champai Soren, calling it a "politics of destabilization." Champai Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, and the floor test is scheduled for February 5.
Mahagathbandhan in Jharkhand led by CM Champai Soren to face floor test on Feb 5
The Mahagathbandhan in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Champai Soren, will undergo a floor test on February 5. MLAs from the alliance will remain in a protected place until the floor test. The ruling alliance has taken measures to prevent poaching attempts by the BJP, with legislators currently staying at a private resort in Hyderabad. The Jharkhand Assembly will convene for a two-day session on February 5, during which the floor test will take place.
Jharkhand officials now need to inform nodal heads before giving papers to external probe agencies
The cabinet's decision to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) was taken at a meeting chaired by Soren in view of "handing over of documents to external probe agencies without bringing this to the knowledge of state officials concerned".
Congress prospects bright in Jharkhand: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
When asked whether he will meet Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Mir said he would first meet party workers and if required, would call on the CM. "The prospects of the Congress in Jharkhand are very bright," he added.
Jharkhand cabinet approves proposals for industrial township, 500-bed hospital
The Hemant Soren government has also decided to extend the benefits of Savitribai Phule Kishori Samridhi Yojana to all girl members in a family. Earlier, it was restricted to only two daughters. The scheme aims to facilitate the education of adolescent girls.
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