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ED moves SC challenging Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's bail in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court of India, challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case. The Jharkhand High Court had granted bail to Soren on June 28, and he took oath as Chief Minister on July 4.
Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren takes oath as minister in Hemant Soren govt
Former chief minister Champai Soren was sworn in as a minister in the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand, along with ten others. Champai resigned as CM on July 3, a day before Hemant Soren took office. Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan.
BJP makes ouster of Champai Soren issue in Jharkhand
BJP leaders continued to criticise the Jharkhand government on Friday for removing Champai Soren as chief minister just two days after Hemant Soren, who was out on bail, returned as CM. This change occurred weeks ahead of the assembly polls scheduled later this year. Several BJP leaders have described the move as an insult to the tribal community in Jharkhand.
CM Hemant Soren congratulates Dr Bidyut Sarangi as he takes oath as Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC
Ranchi (Jharkhand): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed gratitude over the appointment of Dr Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. Hemant Soren said, “We are happy today, we got our new chief justice of Jharkhan...
Hemant Soren: Youngest Jharkhand CM with chequered career
Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has a long and successful political career. Born in 1975, he debuted as a Rajya Sabha member in 2009 and later resigned from the Upper House of Parliament to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the BJP-led Arjun Munda government. After the collapse of the BJP-JMM government, Soren took charge of the state in 2013 with the support of the Congress and the RJD.
Jharkhand’s new CM Hemant Soren to face floor test on 8th July
Chief Minister Hemant Soren's new Jharkhand government will face a floor test on 8th July in a special Assembly session. Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan after being released on bail on June 28 from Birsa Munda Jail in a case involving money laundering and land scam linked to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), following a court's order. During his absence, Champai Soren held office as CM briefly from February 2.
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JMM leader Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today at 5pm
Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan has invited Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president Hemant Soren to form the new state government. This invitation follows Champai Soren's resignation from the chief minister's post the previous day. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for today i.e July 4, 2024.
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.
Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for the third time
Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the third time on Thursday, following his bail in a money laundering case. Earlier in the day, Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan invited Soren to form the government, a day after Champai Soren resigned from the chief minister's post.
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.
Jharkhand: Chief Minister Champai Soren resigns, Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt
Champai Soren resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Hemant Soren is set to return to the position after being forced to step down due to an Enforcement Directorate arrest in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. The Jharkhand Mukti Murchaled-led alliance legislators reached a consensus on the decision. Hemant was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on June 28, with no prima facie evidence supporting his arrest. He is poised to take oath as Chief Minister for the third time.
Hemant Soren to become Jharkhand CM once again
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo Hemant Soren is set to become the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after being released from jail on June 28 following a high court decision to grant bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. Soren denied land-grabbing charges and the money laundering case was a political vendetta by the BJP-led Central government.
Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces'
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren declared a "rebellion" against what he termed as "feudal forces" during a rally on Sunday. He asserted that the opposition INDIA bloc aims to oust the BJP from all corners of the country. Soren, speaking on 'Hul Diwas', also accused the BJP of becoming nervous following his recent release from jail, alleging that its leaders are conspiring against him once more.
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.
Jharkhand HC grants bail to former CM Hemant Soren in land scam case
Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on Friday in a money-laundering case connected to an alleged land scam. Soren, 48, had filed a petition seeking bail on May 27. He has consistently denied the charges, attributing them to a political vendetta by the BJP-led Central government.
Various aspects being probed: Bihar Dy CM Choudhary on alleged NEET paper leak
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that an inquiry is ongoing regarding the alleged paper leak in the NEET exam. The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit arrested 13 individuals, including the prime suspect Sikandar Yadavendu, in connection with the incident. The exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), had over 24 lakh candidates appearing at 4,750 centers across 571 cities. Students raised concerns about irregularities after the results were declared, leading to demands for a fresh exam due to alleged paper leaks.
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.
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.
Jharkhand govt contemplates to waive farm loan up to Rs 2 lakh: CM Champai Soren
"We waived Rs 40,000 farmers' loan in the past and are planning to increase it to Rs 2 lakh. Similarly, the current base of 125 unit free electricity will be increased to 200 units," Soren said while addressing a meeting at Gandhi Maidan in Jamshedpur to inaugurate and lay foundation of development projects.
Vote for Trinamool is like vote for CPI-M, says PM Modi
The PM addressed two public rallies at Barasat and Baruipur in the state on Tuesday. "West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced that she will help them ( CPI-M and Congress) in New Delhi," the PM said. "A game is going on behind the scenes," he said and asked: "Will you vote for the CPI-M by voting Trinamool?" Banerjee had recently said that she would help the INDIA bloc in New Delhi to form a government.
Jharkhand HC seeks ED's reply in bail plea filed by Ex-CM Hemant Soren
The Jharkhand High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren's bail application in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren, arrested on January 31, claims no involvement with the disputed land and alleges political conspiracy. The ED has until June 10 to file a response. Soren's previous attempts for interim bail were dismissed by the Supreme Court, which criticized him for not fully disclosing pertinent information. Soren is currently held in Birsa Munda Jail, Ranchi.
TMC lodges complaint with Election Commission against Assam CM for hate speech
The Assam chapter of the Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of delivering a hate speech targeting the Muslim community while in Jharkhand.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says BJP needs 400 seats to bring entire Jammu and Kashmir to India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the BJP's need for 400 Lok Sabha seats to integrate the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir into India. He stressed upon the party's commitment to implement the Uniform Civil Code. He expressed confidence in winning all Jharkhand seats in the Lok Sabha election and forming the government in the upcoming Assembly elections.
No interim bail for ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren; SC seeks ED's response by May 17
Supreme Court rejects Hemant Soren's interim bail plea in a money laundering case tied to a land scam, preventing his campaign for JMM during Lok Sabha elections. Soren's request mirrored Arvind Kejriwal's situation post-release.
No change at top, don't want to be Jharkhand CM: Kalpana Soren
Kalpana Soren denies interest in Jharkhand CM post after Gandey by-election. Political debut linked to husband's arrest. Sister-in-law's BJP switch caused family rift. Campaign focuses on Hemant Soren's welfare schemes and family's loyalty.
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