Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

Upset JMM exits Bihar race; INDIA bloc faces 'friendly fights' ahead

JMM withdraws from the Bihar Assembly polls after a seat-sharing row with RJD, as the INDIA bloc braces for friendly fights in nearly a dozen constituencies

Jharkhand declares one-day state mourning following minister's death

The Jharkhand government declared a one-day state mourning on Saturday to mark the death of Education Minister Ramdas Soren, an official statement said. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast at all buildings in Jharkhand and no official function will take place, it said. Soren died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi on Friday night and his body was brought to Ranchi on Saturday morning. "The state government has decided to observe one-day of state mourning on August 16 in honour of the minister, who died in a hospital in Delhi," the statement said. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast in all buildings and no official functions will be held during this period, it added. The 62-year-old Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader was airlifted to the hospital in the national capital from Jamshedpur after he fell in the bathroom of his residence on August 2. Soren's condition was critical and he was on life support. A multidisciplinary team of senior specialist

Father's fight against injustice to continue: Hemant Soren after his demise

A day after veteran tribal leader Shibu Soren, fondly known as 'Dishom Guru', died, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that his father's fight against injustice would continue. The CM also said he was passing through the most difficult phase of his life after the demise of his father. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) co-founder breathed his last at a Delhi hospital at the age of 81 after battling illness. "I am passing through the most difficult phase of my life; the pillar of Jharkhand's soul is gone. No book can explain Baba's struggle, but I vow to continue his fight against injustice," the Jharkhand CM posted on X. Soren promised not to let Jharkhand bow and vowed to work to realise his father's dreams by working for the oppressed and the poor. The JMM leader said he will put his feet in his father's shoes to wage a war against injustice.

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren dies at 81 after prolonged illness

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren died at 81; was on life support for a month due to kidney issues and a stroke. The JMM founder and tribal leader passed away at Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital

Shibu Soren, JMM patriarch and a force in tribal politics, dies at 81

Shibu Soren, who led the Jharkhand statehood movement and served thrice as CM, passed away in Delhi after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a deep political legacy

A poll quest for Bihar's 'forgotten people': Contesting for the tribal vote

As the JMM weighs its options ahead of the Assembly polls, including contesting on its own, others chalk out plans to attract the elusive tribal voter

11 of 47 workers stuck in Cameroon brought back to Jharkhand, says Govt

The Jharkhand government on Sunday said 11 of the 47 workers stranded in Cameroon in central Africa were brought to the state and efforts were underway for the safe return of the remaining labourers. The development comes after the state government filed FIRs against a Mumbai-based firm and some middlemen for alleged non-payment of wages to 47 workers from the state, who were stuck in the African country. "Eleven out of 47 migrant workers from Jharkhand, stranded in Cameroon, were brought to the state as per instructions from Chief Minister Hemant Soren. All the workers were sent to their homes by the Labour Department. The return of the remaining 36 workers is also being ensured," a statement from the chief minister's secretariat said. Earlier this month, the labour commissioner had filed the FIRs at Hazaribag, Bokaro and Giridih police stations against middlemen and employers following a direction from Soren who had received complaints that these workers did not receive their wage

Jharkhand 2024: A year of political thrills, twists, and stunning comebacks

The year 2024 in Jharkhand unfolded like a gripping political drama, a narrative filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and electrifying comebacks. The year began like a Bollywood thriller with Chief Minister Hemant Soren's mysterious disappearance from Delhi sparking widespread speculations. As the entire nation was watching the drama, Hemant, who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, appeared in his official residence in Ranchi on January 30, having made a 1,250 km road journey, leaving everyone astounded by his sudden return. This was only the beginning of the year's political spectacle. Hemant was arrested shortly after resigning as chief minister on January 31 at Raj Bhavan. This prompted JMM to elect Champai Soren, a loyal aide of JMM supremo Shibu Soren, who earned the sobriquet 'Jharkhand's Tiger' for his contribution to the long fight for the creation of a separate state in the 1990s, as par

Jharkhand CM Soren, ministers take oath as members of Legislative Assembly

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday took oath as a member of the Jharkhand Assembly on the first day of the four-day session of the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Deepak Birua and Labour Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav were among the ministers in the Hemant Soren cabinet who also took oath as members of the assembly. The CM and the ministers were among 80 elected representatives who were administered the oath as MLAs by the assembly's pro-tem Speaker Stephen Marandi soon after the proceedings of the House began at 11 am. The House was adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday after the oath-taking ceremony. "All MLAs and ministers took oath today. We will move for next proceedings tomorrow," the CM later told reporters. The Speaker's election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, an assembly official said. Kishore said Nala MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato is likely to be elected as Speaker of the House unopposed as all members,

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, ministers take oath as Assembly members

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday took oath as a member of the Jharkhand Assembly on the first day of the four-day session of the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Deepak Birua and Labour Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav were among the ministers in the Hemant Soren cabinet who also took oath as members of the assembly. The CM and the ministers were administered the oath as MLAs by the assembly's pro-tem Speaker Stephen Marandi soon after the proceedings of the House began at 11 am. All 81 members of the House are scheduled to take oath as MLAs of the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday. Election of the Speaker, governor's address, presentation of the second supplementary budget and debate on the governor's speech are also scheduled during the session, an assembly official said. Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony here on November 28, while 11 MLAs took oath as state ministe

Unity our biggest weapon, we cannot be divided, silenced: Hemant Soren

Hours before taking oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren on Thursday asserted that unity is the biggest weapon of people of the state, who can neither be divided nor silenced. In an apparent attack on the BJP-led central government, Soren also said whenever "they try to silence us", the revolution grows louder. The 49-year-old JMM leader is set to take oath as chief minister in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground here, which will be attended by several top political leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm. "Let there be no doubt about it - our unity is our biggest weapon. We can neither be divided nor silenced. Whenever they push us back, we move forward. Whenever they try to silence us, our voice of rebellion, revolution grows louder because we are Jharkhandis, and ...

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul may attend Hemant Soren's oath-taking

Top leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress's Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, may attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Hemant Soren government here on November 28, a senior leader of the grand old party said on Monday. In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA, which managed only 24 seats. Soren retained Barhait seat by defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes. "All top leaders of the INDIA bloc are being invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Morabadi Ground here on November 28. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav are likely to attend the event," the Congress leader told PTI. As far as ministerial berths are concerned, in all likelihood, there may be four ministers from the grand

We've chosen Hemant Soren as alliance leader, given support: Ghulam Mir

Jharkhand Congress in-charge further commented that Hemant Soren tendered his resignation at the Raj Bhavan and has staked a claim to form a new government in the state

Fulfilling poll promises an arduous task for INDIA bloc in Jharkhand

The JMM-led INDIA bloc in Jharkhand had announced guarantees for the people of the state, including transfer payments, in its manifesto

Jharkhand Election Results updates: Will work to remove state's 'backward' tag, says Soren

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Updates: Catch all the live action of Jharkhand Assembly results as the competition remains tight between the ruling JMM alliance and NDA

Jharkhand elections: Kalpana Soren secures Gandey, Hemant wins Barhait

Jharkhand Assembly elections: In her political debut, Kalpana Soren won the Gandey constituency seat by a margin of 17,000 votes against BJP candidate Muniya Devi

Hemant Soren's political saga: Will JMM chief finally get a full CM term?

Jharkhand Assembly elections: JMM Chief Hemant Soren, whose political career has been marked by many ups and downs, seeks comeback as chief minister for a fourth term in the state

Jharkhand polls: How Maiya Samman Yojana strengthened Soren's grip in state

On August 3, the JMM-Congress-RJD government launched the Maiya Samman Yojana, offering Rs 1,000 monthly to women, which was boosted to Rs 2,500 in the run-up to the election

Jharkhand polls: Hemant, Kalpana Soren take early lead in Barhait, Gandey

Jharkhand election results 2024: Hemant Soren leads from Barhait constituency, which he represented since 2014. His wife Kalpana Soren is leading from Gandey constituency as per 10 am result trends

Jharkhand elections results: Main contenders in JMM, BJP, Congress race

Jharkhand Assembly elections: The results for the state Assembly elections are set to be announced on November 23