Hemant Soren to return as Jharkhand CM post jail release, Champai Soren to resign; Reports

Hemant Soren, leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, will return as Jharkhand's Chief Minister after his release from jail. The JMM, Congress, and RJD legislative parties agreed to reappoint him. Current Chief Minister Champai Soren will become party president, a role currently held by Hemant Soren.

Hemant Soren to return as Jharkhand Chief Minister post jail release Champai Soren to resign Reports vkp

Vinaykumar Patil

First Published Jul 3, 2024, 5:18 PM IST

Hemant Soren, the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is set to return as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand following his release from jail. In a recent meeting, the legislative parties of JMM, Congress, and RJD reached a consensus to reappoint him to the state's top executive position. Concurrently, the current Chief Minister, Champai Soren, will transition to the role of party president, a position currently held by Hemant Soren.

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Last Updated Jul 4, 2024, 12:56 PM IST