Hemant Soren
KC Venugopal Affirms Jharkhand's INDIA Alliance Remains Strong Amid Rift Rumors
Dec 04, 2025 09:46 am CST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has firmly dismissed reports of division within Jharkhand's ruling coalition, describing the INDIA alliance led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren as "rock-solid and cohesive." Following their decisive 56-seat victory last year, Venugopal accused right-wing networks of spreading false narratives, while emphasizing the alliance's continued commitment to people-centric policies despite opposition attempts to create discord.
Jharkhand High Court Exempts CM Hemant Soren From Personal Appearance in ED Land Scam Case
Dec 04, 2025 02:45 am CST
The Jharkhand High Court has granted relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren by exempting him from making personal appearances before the MP-MLA Court in an Enforcement Directorate case related to an alleged land scam. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary ruled that Soren can be represented by his legal counsel instead of appearing in person, following his petition challenging the lower court's order.
Jharkhand Health Crisis: 5 Thalassemia Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusions, Officials Suspended
Oct 26, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Five children with thalassemia in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions, prompting Chief Minister Hemant Soren to suspend the district Civil Surgeon and other officials. The state government has formed an investigative medical team and announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to each affected family along with covering all treatment costs.
JMM Withdraws from Bihar Elections Citing "Political Conspiracy" by INDIA Bloc Allies
Oct 20, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has abruptly withdrawn from the Bihar assembly elections after initially announcing plans to contest six seats independently. The party alleges a "political conspiracy" by its INDIA bloc allies - the RJD and Congress - and has threatened to reassess these alliances in Jharkhand, signaling deeper rifts within the opposition coalition ahead of the November elections.
JMM to Contest Bihar Elections Independently: Reviewing Alliance with Congress and RJD After Polls
Oct 19, 2025 01:18 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its decision to independently contest six seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections after failing to secure its demanded allocation from the INDIA bloc. Party general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya stated that JMM will review its alliance with Congress and RJD in Jharkhand following the Bihar polls, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren leading the campaign team of 20 star campaigners.
JMM Exits Opposition Alliance to Contest Bihar Elections Independently
Oct 18, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced its decision to contest Bihar assembly elections independently, further fragmenting the Opposition Grand Alliance. The party will field candidates in six constituencies during the November elections, citing a decade-long struggle by party workers in Bihar as motivation for the move.
JMM Demands 12 Seats in Bihar Elections, Issues October 14 Ultimatum to INDIA Bloc
Oct 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has issued an ultimatum to the INDIA bloc, demanding allocation of at least 12 assembly seats for the upcoming Bihar elections by October 14. JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya emphasized the party's commitment to the Mahagathbandhan alliance but warned they would make independent decisions if not given "respectable representation," highlighting their crucial campaign support in several Bihar constituencies.
Portion Of Jharkhand's 8-Lane Road Caves In Again At Dhanbad
Sep 17, 2025 12:53 am CST
A portion of Jharkhand's first eight-lane road, built at a cost of Rs 461.9 crore and inaugurated in October last year at Dhanbad, has caved in again, officials said on Tuesday.