SITA SOREN

Will follow footsteps of my warrior husband in fight against injustice: Kalpana Soren

Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, expressed shock at his unexpected arrest, asserting faith in his innocence and the judiciary. She criticized the BJP-led government, accusing it of targeting opposition leaders. Kalpana, a new face in JMM, vows to continue her husband's fight against injustice and political coercion.

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana files nomination as JMM candidate from Gandey assembly seat

Kalpana, wife of jailed ex-CM Hemant Soren, files nomination as JMM candidate from Gandey seat. Bypoll on May 20. Political journey from school in Odisha to MBA. ED arrest linked to money laundering case.

Hemant Soren will soon be freed after defeating tyrannical forces: Kalpana Soren

Kalpana, a homemaker with M Tech and MBA qualifications, completed her school education in Baripada in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district and obtained her engineering and MBA degrees from separate institutions in Bhubaneswar.

'Future dark for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha,' says BJP candidate Sita Soren

Sita Soren, BJP candidate in Dumka, Jharkhand, demands probe into Durga Soren's death. Workers support her. Resigned from JMM and Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Joined BJP on March 19, declared candidate on March 24.

Jailed ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren not to contest from Dumka, JMM fields MLA Nalin

Nalin Soren and Mathura Prasad Mahto are nominated by JMM, while Sita Soren joins BJP, accusing JMM of neglect. Sita replaces Sunil Soren as the candidate for Dumka Lok Sabha seat.

Injustice done to Hemant; JMM-led alliance to win all 14 seats in J'khand: CM Champai Soren

Champai Soren, the successor of jailed Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, asserted that injustice was done to Hemant and announced that the JMM would decide on Kalpana Soren's candidacy for the Gandey Assembly seat within a week. Kalpana Soren, Hemant's wife and JMM's executive president, might contest from the vacant seat, with the decision on her potential chief ministerial role resting with the party leadership.

Not in our DNA to bow down: Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana criticises relative Sita Soren for joining BJP

Kalpana, wife of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, criticized Sita Soren for joining the BJP, citing her husband's arrest and stating that it's not in a Jharkhandi's nature to yield. She emphasized the family's history of resistance against capitalists and feudalists. Kalpana highlighted Hemant's reluctant entry into politics after the death of his elder brother and the responsibilities he inherited.

Jharkhand: Jama legislator Sita Soren quits JMM, joins BJP

The daughter-in-law of party supremo Shibu Soren, Sita alleged that she was being sidelined by JMM leadership and that the party had failed to adequately support her following the passing of her husband Durga Soren.

Jharkhand: Former CM Hemant Soren's sister-in-law and MLA Sita Soren joins BJP

Parliamentary immunity: A tale of contradictory SC verdicts

Sita Soren, the daughter-in-law of JMM founder Shibu Soren, sought refuge in the Jharkhand High Court citing Article 194 (2) of the Constitution that grants immunity to legislators for whatever they speak or the votes they cast in the legislative assembly or committees. Sita Soren also argued that as a JMM MLA, she had voted for the party candidate Sanjiv Kumar, who won the Rajya Sabha election.

Have fought, will fight! We have won, we will win: Ex-CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana

The 48-year-old Kalpana Soren, who was previously considered a frontrunner for the position of chief minister but faced opposition from Sita Soren, the elder daughter-in-law of Shibu Soren, said, "I have fought, and I will continue to fight! We have won, and we will win!" She posted, "Until Jharkhand warrior (Hemant Soren) defeats the conspiracy of the Centre and BJP and joins us, I will manage his account. Our brave forefathers fought against injustice and oppression, and now the time has come again. May your love and blessings remain the same."

Infighting in Soren family; Sita Soren opposes any move to make Kalpana CM

Several MLAs were absent at the alliance legislators' meeting at the CM's residence, where Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana was present, amidst opposition to making her the chief minister.

Jharkhand: JMM-led coalition MLAs start assembling at Soren's residence ahead of ED questioning

The CM's wife Kalpana Soren, who is not a legislator, was also present at the meeting. The lawmakers expressed solidarity with the Hemant Soren government at the meeting, and also signed a letter of support without any name, as speculations are rife that the chief minister's wife will be handed over the reins in the event of his arrest.

JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmed resigns as Soren 'readies plan B' with wife as CM

Legislator of Gandey constituency, Ahmed is a three-time MLA, twice from Congress and now from JMM. He had joined JMM just before the assembly elections in 2019. With the resignation of Ahmed, speculation is rife that this could be the alternative plan that Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren is working on.

Defamatory speech in Parliament, Assembly not a crime, legislators have full freedom of speech: SC

The court ruled that an act of defamation on the floor of the House is not a crime. The proposition was put forward to defend JMM MLA Sita Soren against bribery allegations. The court emphasized the immunity granted to lawmakers for anything said or vote cast in the House. The verdict reserved by the bench aims to review the 25-year-old ruling that provided immunity to MPs and MLAs who accepted bribes for their votes in Parliament.

SC reserves verdict on reconsideration of 1998 judgement granting immunity to lawmakers from prosecution

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on reconsidering a 1998 judgment that granted immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution for accepting bribes in exchange for making speeches or votes in legislature. The court is revisiting this decision 25 years after the JMM bribery scandal.

Supreme Court sets up seven-judge bench to reconsider 1998 verdict granting immunity from prosecution to MPs/MLAs

The Supreme Court of India will reconsider its 1998 verdict granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution for accepting bribes to make speeches or vote in Parliament and state legislatures. The seven-judge bench will hear the matter on October 4th. This decision comes 25 years after the JMM bribery scandal and is seen as having a significant impact on the "morality of polity." The apex court's 1998 judgment stated that parliamentarians have immunity under the Constitution for any speech or vote made in the House.

The Soren clan, leaders and JMM: What works and what doesn't for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

Party leaders told ET that Soren established a family connection with all his leaders and that makes it difficult for some leaders to betray the party, especially when the man is still alive. Called Dishom Guru and Guruji, Soren is not very active nowadays, but he keeps track of what is happening in the party.

Jharkhand Bypoll Results 2020: Ruling Congress-JMM coalition retains both seats

In the Bermo Assembly constituency, BJP candidate Yogeshwar Mahto "Batul" was leading over his nearest rival Kumar Jaimangal (Anup Singh) of the Indian National Congress by a 455 votes.

Jharkhand last phase polling peaceful, 70.83% turnout

An estimated 70.83% of the total 40.05 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 5 pm when the polling ended, officials said. However, voting for five left wing extremists affected seats had ended at 3 pm. The polling percentage is likely to increase as information from all the booths is yet to reach the poll panel, the officials said.

JMM MLA Sita Soren gets bail in Rajya Sabha horse trading case

Jharkhand High Court today granted bail to JMM MLA Sita Soren in a case of horse trading during the 2012 Rajya Sabha elections, which is being probed by CBI.

Horse trading case: Court's nod to attach JMM MLA's property

A CBI court today granted the investigating agency permission to attach the property of JMM MLA Sita Soren in connection with the 2012 horse trading case.