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Champai Soren Floor Test
The Champai Soren government in Jharkhand successfully cleared the majority test in the Assembly this afternoon, securing 47 votes in the 81-member Assembly. With the resignation of one MLA last month, the majority threshold in the Assembly was 41.
The ruling coalition, comprising the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, the Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, had expressed confidence in sailing through the floor test. Twenty-nine votes were cast against the Champai Soren government.
The floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly followed dramatic developments in the tribal-dominated state, beginning with former Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s late-night resignation and subsequent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31. Hemant Soren is under investigation by the central agency in a money laundering case, which he denies and labels as a BJP conspiracy.
The ruling JMM-Congress coalition backed Champai Soren to succeed Hemant Soren. The long-time aide of Shibu Soren took oath as Chief Minister on Saturday alongside two deputies.
Hemant Soren, with court permission, was present in the Assembly for the floor test. In his address before the floor test, Champai Soren expressed his desire for his government to be seen as “Hemant Soren part – II”.
In an impassioned speech, Hemant Soren criticized the BJP-led central government, alleging a “slow-cooked” conspiracy to imprison him. He also accused the Governor of involvement in the conspiracy, questioning the delay in inviting Champai Soren to form the government despite the ruling coalition staking claim promptly after Hemant Soren’s resignation.
Challenging the BJP to produce evidence against him in the land irregularities case, Hemant Soren declared, “Show me the proof, and I will quit politics.”
Soren also lambasted the BJP for its treatment of tribal communities, accusing the party of hindering tribal progress and aspirations. He emphasized the BJP’s reluctance to see tribal individuals excel in various fields and anticipated obstacles to completing his five-year term as Chief Minister.
Champai Soren assumed the role of Jharkhand’s Chief Minister on Friday afternoon, stepping in for Hemant Soren, who was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case. At 67 years old, Champai Soren now faces the task of proving his majority in a floor test within the next 10 days. He garners support from 43 MLAs from the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal alliance, many of whom were sworn in alongside him.
Champai Soren and Shibu Soren Relation
Champai Soren holds the distinction of being one of the founding members of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a political party established alongside Hemant Soren’s father, Shibu Soren. As a prominent figure in the JMM, Champai Soren has played a significant role in shaping the party’s trajectory and political endeavors in the state of Jharkhand. Alongside Shibu Soren and other key figures, Champai Soren’s contributions have been instrumental in advocating for the rights and interests of the people of Jharkhand, particularly those belonging to tribal communities.
This swearing-in ceremony provides a temporary resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state.
Champai Soren, a six-time MLA and former Transport Minister, was appointed as the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s legislative party following reports of internal power struggles within the party. His selection followed discussions surrounding the potential candidacy of Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren.
After several meetings with Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Champai Soren received the invitation to form the government. Concerns regarding the delay and the narrow majority prompted the ruling alliance to relocate their MLAs, although their plans were hindered by adverse weather conditions. Despite initial challenges, Champai Soren’s appointment received approval from the Governor, indicating the green light for his leadership. The ruling JMM-Congress-RJD alliance commands 47 seats in the 81-member house, with 41 seats constituting a majority.
Why Hemant Soren Was Jailed
The Enforcement Directorate has leveled allegations against Hemant Soren, accusing him of involvement in a ₹600-crore land scam and the subsequent laundering of its proceeds.
According to the agency, the land scam encompasses a “huge racket” aimed at altering the ownership of government land and subsequently selling it to builders. These allegations suggest a significant financial misconduct involving fraudulent practices in land transactions.
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