July 3, 2024 8:31 PM.
Senior leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Hemant Soren today staked claim to form government in Jharkhand. Mr Soren met Governor CP Radhakrishnan and submitted letter of support of MLAs of JMM,Congress and RJD. Hemant Soren sought time from Governor for oath taking ceremony.
Earlier, Champai Soren resigned from his post to pave for Hemant Soren. Mr Soren met Governor CP Radhakrishnan and submitted his resignation letter.
The outgoing Chief Minister Champa said that Hemant Soren has been elected leader at a meeting of MLAs of JMM, Congress and RJD.
Hemant Soren had resigned from the post of Chief Minister when he was arrested by the ED on 31st January in a money laundering case.