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PremiumHemant Soren News: Hemant Soren is arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the land scam case on Wednesday and his cabinet minister Champai Soren will take over as the next chief minister of Jharkhand. The former CM Hemant Soren reached Raj Bhawan few minutes ago to tender is resignation as chief minister
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday registered a FIR against ED officials at a SC/ST police station in Ranchi over the searches at his Delhi residence. The federal agency had seized one BMW car and ₹36 lakh in cash after the searches
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday reached the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for questioning in the money laundering case. The questioning comes a day after high-voltage political drama in the state as the Opposition BJP declared Hemant Soren as “missing" and alleged that he is running from the federal agency.
Amid intense speculations around his arrest, the ED is questioning Hemant Soren at the moment and in case the Jharkhand CM is arrested, his wife Kalpana Soren is the frontrunner for the post of chief minister.
"You can see how the Central Government and BJP are hatching a conspiracy to destabilize & topple governments and form their own government in non-BJP ruled states. So, the party is prepared to face and tackle all conspiracies. But no such situation will arise as all the MLAs in the alliance are united. Hemant Soren will be the CM...We are hearing it from the media," JMM MP Mahua Maji said on the speculations of his arrest.
Hemant Soren News Live: Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren, who was earlier seen as the next chief minister, reached ED office after the arrest of JMM leader. The Enforcement Directorate will present Hemant Soren before a court tomorrow and will seek maximum possible custody of the leader
Hemant Soren News Live: The ruling JMM-Congress MLAs claimed that the Governor refused to meet them at Raj Bhawan and they have unanimously chosen senior JMM leader Champai Soren as the next chief minister of the state.
Hemant Soren News Live: “Hemant Soren has resigned from the post of CM...We have the support of 47 MLAs...We have proposed to form a new government. Champai Soren will be our new CM...We have not been given time for swearing in..." Jharkhand MLA Alamgir Alam said.
Hemant Soren News Live: “Jharkhand CM (Hemant Soren) has filed complaint against ED officials under the SC/ST Act. It seems he has lost his mind out of fear. Prima facie, seeing the mistakes in the FIR, I believe truthfulness of this FIR should be investigated that whether it has been filed by CM himself or by someone else," says Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi.
JMM Chief Hemant Soren arrived at his residence after handing over his resignation as Jharkhand CM to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
As JMM chief arrested in land scam case by ED, his party MLA Alamgir Alam said, as quoted by news agency ANI, "Hemant Soren has resigned from the post of CM...We have the support of 47 MLAs...We have proposed to form a new government. Champai Soren will be our new CM...We have not been given time for swearing in..."
As JMM chief arrested in land scam case by ED, his party MLA Mithilesh Kumar Thakur said, as quoted by news agency PTI, "The conspiracy by the Modi government that was going on since 2019 to destabilize an elected government, they have insulted the mandate of 3.5 crore people. Without any fault, a popular CM (Hemant Soren) has been arrested. We will give a befitting reply."
With Hemant Soren arrested in land scam case by ED, Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahay said, as quoted by news agency ANI, "Is BJP corruption not corruption?... BJP's policy and intention cannot be discussed anymore... The BJP has destroyed the federal structure..."
With Hemant Soren arrested in land scam case by ED, MLA Dipika Pandey Singh said, as quoted by news agency ANI, "We are called at the ED office & given time. After that, we were insulted and asked to leave...Raj Bawan is working as BJP's agent..."
Hemant Soren News Live: JMM spokesperson Tanuj Khatri spoke with India Today and said that BJP works with a simple model of ‘either go to BJP or go to jail.’ The party alleged that the BJP-led Centre target Opposition leaders through investigation agencies.
Hemant Soren News Live: "The CM is in ED custody. The CM has gone to the Governor with the ED team to submit his resignation... Champai Soren will be the new Chief Minister... We have enough numbers..." JMM MP Mahua Maji said.
Hemant Soren News Live: JMM President Hemant Soren has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the land scam case. JMM MP Mahua Maji has confirmed the news of arrest to news platform India Today and have requested the Governor to appoint Champai Soren as the next chief minister of Jharkhand.
Hemant Soren News Live: It's just matter of time now as Hemant Soren has resigned from his position of chief minister and the party has confirmed that Champai Soren will be the next CM of the state. Champai Soren has been cabinet minister in Hemant Soren and the a mass leader of tribal community.
Hemant Soren News Live: The JMM MLAs have claimed that they couldn't meet the Governor as he refused the meeting for now. The MLAs have decided to choose minister Champai Soren as the next chief minister of Jharkhand.
Hemant Soren News Live: Sitting Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reached Governor's House amid speculations of his arrest. He is expected to officially step down from his post at Raj Bhawan
Hemant Soren News Live: The JMM has officially confirmed that Jharkhand minister Champai Soren is going to be the next chief minister of the state. The arrest of Hemant Soren is expected to be announced soon in the land scam case by Enforcement Directorate.
Hemant Soren News Live: Jharkhand minister Champai Soren was seen leading the JMM MLAs to Raj Bhawan, a development which increased the chances of taking over as the nexr chief minister. As per the reports, the arrest of Hemant Soren can be announced anytime now.
Hemant Soren News Live: The MLAs of ruling JMM just left the residence of chief minister in two buses and they are likely enroute to the Raj Bhawan for their meeting with the Governor in Ranchi.
Hemant Soren News Live: A huge number of security personnel are deployed outside the residence of chief minister's residence in Ranchi. As per the reports, the senior police officers of the state including DGP and ADG law and order are inside with Hemant Soren.
Hemant Soren News Live: The activity around the residence of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has increased and the administration has reimposed the section 144 in the area citing law and order issues. The reports claim that Hemant Soren failed the answer the ED questions his arrest looks imminent.
Hemant Soren News Live: The Enforcement Directorate is making elaborate arrangements in Delhi amid the expected arrest of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. The federal agency wants to make sure that law and order problems are avoided after the arrest.
Hemant Soren News Live: A report by news platform Republic Bharat has claimed that the MLAs of ruling JMM in Jharkhand have sought a meeting with Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan amid questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren by ED and speculations of his arrest.
Hemant Soren News Live: Prominent BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed that most the MLAs of ruling JMM-Congress coalition in Jharkhand doesn't want Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren as the next chief minister of the state. "He wants to make his wife, Kalpana Soren, the CM but there is a rebellion in his home. 18 out of 29 MLAs are not in favour of his wife...18 MLAs of JMM want Vasant Soren to be the CM..." BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said.
Hemant Soren News Live: The speculations of the arrest of Jharkhand CM is rising as the ED questioning continues for more than 6 hours. Some reports are also claiming that Hemant Soren might lead his MLAs to Raj Bhawan around 8:00 PM.
Hemant Soren News Live: "Our chief minister is being deliberately harassed by the ED on directions from the Centre... We will resort to economic blockade in the entire state," one of the agitators told news agency PTI.
Hemant Soren News Live: Jharkhand MLA Sita Soren objected to the reports around Kalpana Soren taking over as the next chief minister of the state. “I would like to ask why only Kalpana Soren (for the CM’s post), who is not even an MLA and has no political experience," Sita Soren, the elder sister-in-law of Hemant Soren said.
“I will strongly protest any move to make her (Kalpana) CM...," she said.
“There are several senior leaders in the party, who could be given the rein. If they wanted to elect from a family, I am the senior-most in the house and have been an MLA for around 14 years," said the widow of Hemant’s elder brother and former legislator Durga Soren.
Hemant Soren News Live: "I reside in your hearts," the Jharkhand chief minister told reporters when asked about his whereabouts. "We all are committed to following the footsteps and ideologies of the Father of the Nation. We are proud that such people were born among us and gave us guidance," he added.
Hemant Soren News Live: "There will obviously be an enquiry... Why is he running? He was summoned 10 times but he did not appear... He ran away when he was summoned to Delhi... Security personnel of the CM have to answer where the CM was for 40 hours and how he reached Ranchi from Delhi... Only the President can look after this state now..." BJP MP Sanjay Seth said.
Hemant Soren News Live: Amid strong speculations around the arrest of the Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren led a meeting with the MLAs and ministers of the state. As per the reports, the ruling coalition discussed the possibility of his arrest and the potential candidates who can replace him at the top post.
Hemant Soren News Live: As the ED continues to question Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for almost 5 hours now, the supporters of the chief minster are gathering outside his residence in Ranchi. Earlier, the administration invoked Section 144 in the area to maintian law and order.
Hemant Soren News Live: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, found himself pursued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday, with allegations of him being labeled as 'absconding.' Despite the accusations, Soren spent his Tuesday in Ranchi, engaging in meetings with members of his party and other alliance legislators. This activity preceded his anticipated interrogation by the ED in connection to a money laundering case. Read more
Hemant Soren News Live: "You can see how the Central Government and BJP are hatching a conspiracy to destabilise & topple governments and form their own government in non-BJP ruled states. So, the party is prepared to face and tackle all conspiracies. But no such situation will arise as all the MLAs in the alliance are united. They have said that Hemant Soren will be the CM...We are hearing it from the media (about Kalpana Soren)..." JMM MP Mahua Maji said.
Hemant Soren News Live: "He wants to make his wife, Kalpana Soren, the CM but there is a rebellion in his home. 18 out of 29 MLAs are not in favour of his wife...18 MLAs of JMM want Vasant Soren to be the CM..." BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said.
Hemant Soren News Live: Supporters of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) were observed engaging in protests at Morabadi Ground and various other locations, expressing their dissent over the Enforcement Directorate's actions targeting Soren. "Our chief minister is being deliberately harassed by the ED on directions from the Centre... We will resort to economic blockade in the entire state," one of the agitators said.
Hemant Soren News Live: The case against Hemant Soren pertains to "huge racket of illegal change of ownership of land by the mafia" in Jharkhand, the ED said. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended a total of 14 individuals in connection with the case. Among them is Chhavi Ranjan, a 2011-batch IAS officer, who previously held the positions of director in the state's Social Welfare Department and deputy commissioner of Ranchi.
Hemant Soren News Live: "There will obviously be an enquiry... Why is he running? He was summoned 10 times but he did not appear... He ran away when he was summoned to Delhi... Security personnel of the CM have to answer where the CM was for 40 hours and how he reached Ranchi from Delhi... Only the President can look after this state now..." BJP MP Sanjay Seth said.
Hemant Soren News Live: Hemant Soren has lodged an FIR against ED officials at SC/ST police station in Ranchi over agency's searches at Delhi house, the officials of the Jharkhand government said. The agency searched the Delhi residence of Jharkhand CM on Monday and seized a BMW car and ₹36 lakh in cash.
Hemant Soren News Live: "We will make good use of the constitutional powers that have been bestowed on us and we are standing strong against the current circumstances. We will protect democratic values at all costs..." state's minister Banna Gupta said.
Hemant Soren News Live: “A complaint to register an FIR against ED officials has been sent by the Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. The complaint has been received at Dhurwa police station," the Ranchi Police said.
Hemant Soren News Live: The officials of Enforcement Directorate reached at the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday for the questioning in the money laundering case. There are intense speculations about the arrest of Hemant Soren today.
