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The Election Commission (EC) on Monday issued a notice to to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking his stand on charges that he issued a mining lease in the state in his favour.
If the charges are proved, he may stand disqualified as a member of the state assembly.
"The commission wanted to give him a fair chance to present his stand on these serious charges. He has been given time till May 10 to respond to the notice," a functionary said.
The poll panel had received a representation from the state governor on the issue. The EC will send its opinion to
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