Ranchi - Champai Soren, leader of the ruling JMM party, was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 1st after his brother Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.
News Points:
Hemant Soren:
- Stepped down as Chief Minister and was arrested on money laundering charges.
- Challenged his arrest in the Supreme Court, with a hearing scheduled for February 2nd.
- Spent the night in judicial custody.
Champai Soren:
- Elected leader of the JMM Legislature Party.
- Invited by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan to form the government.
- Will be sworn in as Chief Minister on Friday.
Political tensions:
- Ruling coalition MLAs were kept at the Ranchi Circuit House amid fears of horse-trading.
- JMM released a video showing 43 MLAs to demonstrate their majority.
- Opposition leaders accused the Governor of delaying the decision and attempting to destabilize the government.
Additional details:
- The BJP criticized the MLAs' "parade" at the Circuit House.
- Congress leaders accused the Central government of interfering in the process.
- The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected after the Supreme Court hearing.
