Hemant Soren

The JMM patriarch, who was a towering figure in Jharkhand's political landscape, was admitted to the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital since last month with a kidney-related issue.

Hemant Soren to take oath as 14th CM of Jharkhand today

Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm.

Jharkhand Election: Hemant Soren govt beats anti-incumbency, first in 24 years

Hemant Soren retained the Barhait seat defeating BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes, according to the Election Commission. Soren secured 95,612 votes, while Hembrom got 55,821 votes

BJP smashed backbones of poor states; squeezed Jharkhand like lemon: CM Hemant Soren

On the Uniform Civil Code, Soren said Jharkhand did not need it, questioning why the BJP was keeping tribals out of its purview.

Jharkhand Elections: BJP releases second candidate list, fields Gamliyel Hembrom against Hemant Soren

In the 2019 Assembly election, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance won 47 seats in the Jharkhand assembly, including 30 of JMM and 16 of the Congress. The BJP had secured 25 seats, JVM-P 3, AJSU Party 2, CPI-ML 1, NCP- 1 and independents 2.

JMM releases 1st list of 35 candidates for Jharkhand polls, Hemant Soren fielded from Barhait

The assembly polls will be held in two phases — on November 13 and 20 — while the results will be declared on November 23.

Jharkhand assembly polls: Congress, JMM to contest 70 of 81 seats, says Hemant Soren

The assembly polls in Jharkhand will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20 and counting will take place on November 23

Jharkhand heads into the Sorens versus BJP battle

The assembly election will be influenced by an unforeseen political star, Kalpana Soren, tribal anger against imprisonment of Hemant Soren and BJP’s formidable poll machinery. The party’s Lok Sabha performance shows that it continues to be in pole position even in an assembly poll where the dynamics are different

‘Demographic change’: Jharkhand CM cites West Bengal to counter BJP’s charge, sparks row

The BJP has been quick to claim that the Jharkhand CM had admitted to demographic change in West Bengal, a state led by Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress, an INDIA bloc partner.

‘Faulty COVID vaccine’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on 12 deaths during constable recruitment drive

Deaths are not happening due to running, people are even dying while walking, Hemant Soren claimed, accusing the BJP government of administering "faulty" COVID vaccines to citizens.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren resigns from JMM, set to join BJP

Champai Soren, who is set to join the BJP on August 30, also stepped down as an MLA and a minister in the Jharkhand Cabinet.

Champai Soren to join BJP on August 30, confirms Himanta Biswa Sarma

Champai Soren is known for his significant role in the movement for the creation of Jharkhand state and has been a prominent figure in the state's political landscape.

Retire, float a new party, or join BJP? Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren keeps options open

Champai Soren outlined three possible directions for his future: retiring from politics, forming a new political organisation, or finding a partner to join him on his new journey.

BJP destroying India, hell-bent on making country’s condition worse than Pakistan, says Hemant Soren

Addressing the Jharkhand assembly on the concluding day of the monsoon session, he accused the ruling party at the Centre of indulging in "vote-bank politics” by dividing people in the name of religion.

Relief for Hemant Soren as SC junks ED's appeal against HC's order granting him bail

A bench of justices Gavai and Viswanathan held that the HC's order was 'very well reasoned' however, the top court directed the trial court to decide the case without being influenced by the order of the high court.

ED moves Supreme Court challenging bail to Hemant Soren in money laundering case

The high court had on June 28 granted bail to Soren, who on July 4 took oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand. S

JMM-led government in Jharkhand won the vote of confidence in the assembly, Opposition walks out

The JMM-led government in Jharkhand headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday won the vote of confidence in the assembly amid a walkout by opposition members. A total of 45 MLAs, including nominated member Glen Joseph Galstaun, voted in favour of the confidence motion. BJP and AJSU legislators walked out of the House as the headcount for voting started. The BJP-led opposition has 24 legislators of the saffron party and three of the AJSU Party.

Political News: PM Modi Landed In Moscow, Rahul Gandhi Visits Relief Camps In Manipur

Here are the top developments Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Moscow, to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin in Moscow, Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in Manipur’s Jibram, meets displaced people, Hemant Soren’s JMM govt wins trust vote in Jharkhand Assembly, Sanctity of NEET-PG exam was compromised, observes CJI, CM Shinde Reviews Situation As Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Normal Life in Mumbai

Not floor test, here are the real challenges that await Hemant Soren in an election year

With 46 MLAs (JMM & allies) the chief minister is expected to sail through. After the recently held Lok Sabha polls where 4, two each from BJP and JMM become Lok Sabha members and the expulsion of Sita Soren from JMM, the effective strength of the house stands at 76.

Political News: PM Modi To Visit Russia, Austria From July 8-10

Here's a newswrap of the top developments. PM Modi to visit Russia, Austria from July 8-10. Congress flags PM Modi's speech In Parliament, Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand Chief Minister after 5 Months In jail, U.P. Police searches Bhole Baba’s premises in Mainpuri after Hathras stampede, Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such incident in over 15 days.

Soren out, Soren in: Hemant back in saddle ahead of Jharkhand polls

Within a week of his release, Hemant Soren has returned as the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, even as the ED is expected to approach the Supreme Court with a special leave petition (SLP) against the Jharkhand High Court's order

Jharkhand Politics: Champai Soren resigns; Pratul Shah Deo's jibe on Hemant Soren being 'Power Hungry'

Jharkhand witnessed dramatic political shifts as Chief Minister Champai Soren resigned, paving the way for Hemant Soren to take charge. Champai Soren cited the alliance's decision in electing Hemant Soren as leader, while BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo criticized Hemant Soren's ambitions, alleging a hunger for power amidst ongoing controversies.

Hemant Soren to become Jharkhand CM again. But what about his wife Kalpana Soren?

The life of homemaker Kalpana Mumru Soren changed in March 2024 when she formally joined the JMM after Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in a case linked to alleged land grab.

Hemant Soren set to return as Jharkhand CM; Champai Soren likely to step down later today

Leaders and MLAs of the alliance during a meeting at chief minister Champai Soren's residence here unanimously decided to elect Hemant Soren as JMM legislature party leader, they said.