Hemant Soren takes oath for the third time as Jharkhand CM, Champai Soren quits

Hemant Soren, the executive chief of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the third time.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Raj Bhawan in Ranchi, marked a momentous occasion for the state.

Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hemant Soren, reaffirming his leadership in the state.

The event was attended by JMM Chief Shibu Soren, emphasizing the party's unity and commitment to governance.

Hemant Soren's return to the chief ministerial position comes after a tumultuous journey.

Just days ago, he walked out of jail, having faced legal challenges related to a money laundering case.

His resilience and determination have now led him back to the helm of Jharkhand's administration.

Earlier in the day, Governor Radhakrishnan extended an invitation to Hemant Soren to form the government.

Accompanied by his wife and Gandey Member of Legistative Assembly (MLA) Kalpana Soren, along with other prominent leaders, Hemant Soren accepted the responsibility to lead the state once again.

Kalpana Soren expressed her joy on social media, emphasizing that democracy had won.

The long-standing struggle for justice, which began on January 31, 2024, when Hemant Soren resigned from the post of Chief Minister following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), has now culminated in his return to power.

The change of guard within the JMM-led coalition government was orchestrated through consensus. Chief Minister Champai Soren resigned from his post, paving the way for Hemant Soren to stake his claim.

The INDIA-bloc MLAs elected Hemant Soren as the leader of their legislative party, setting the stage for his third term as Chief Minister.

Remarkably, Hemant Soren's return to the chief ministerial office occurred merely five months after his initial resignation.

His release on bail from the Jharkhand High Court in a land scam case on June 28 paved the way for this swift comeback.

As the 13th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren faces both challenges and opportunities.