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Jharkhand rich in uranium, can aid nuclear weapon manufacturing: CM Soren

Soren said his government is ready to fully cooperate with the Centre to make the defence sector self-reliant

Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren (Photo: PTI)

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday said the state is endowed with uranium and can contribute significantly to the manufacturing of nuclear weapons.

Addressing the Defence East Tech symposium here, Soren said his government is ready to fully cooperate with the Centre to make the defence sector self-reliant.

"Jharkhand is endowed with uranium and can contribute to nuclear weapon manufacturing. The state government is ready to cooperate fully with the Centre to make the defence sector self-reliant," Soren said.

Uranium is a key component for the development of nuclear weapons.

 

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First Published: Sep 19 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

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