Soren meets PM, submits 13-point demand list

"PM's response to our demands was positive," Soren, who met Singh at his residence along with four more MPs, told reporters.     

Soren also exuded confidence that the UPA government would survive the trust vote. "We have done our work by deciding to support UPA. The government will survive," said Soren.     

He informed that a monitoring committee would be constituted with JMM's representation to ensure implementation of the 13-point demand made by the party.      

"We have made demands for the development of tribals in Jharkhand and few districts of West Bengal and Orissa, which are part of the greater Jharkhand," said Soren. He claimed that the demand of greater Jharkhand is also being considered by the PM.      

Soren also cleared that he will get back the Union Coal Ministry besides a berth of minister of state for JMM.     

"We did not demand more than what is our right. We have demanded only one MoS besides the Union Coal Ministry, which I earlier held," told Soren said.