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Friday, September 5, 2025
TopicChampai Soren

Topic: Champai Soren

Why BJP in Jharkhand, like Congress in Haryana, can’t pick its leader in Assembly despite SC rap

BJP is recalibrating its caste strategy after two Assembly losses in Jharkhand, weighing tribal outreach versus focus on its traditional vote bank—OBCs and ‘upper castes’.

Fact Check: Amit Shah didn’t address Champai Soren disrespectfully at Jharkhand election rally

The short clip of Union home minister encouraging Soren to come forward on stage has been edited. Soren, ex-JMM leader, had joined BJP in August 2024. He'll contest from Saraikella seat.

Why BJP is banking on kin of ex-CMs to break JMM’s tribal stronghold in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region

The BJP's candidate list has sparked dissent within the party; Congress & JMM leaders say sidelining local leaders won't pay off for BJP in assembly elections.

Former Jharkhand CM Champei Soren files nomination from Saraikela as BJP candidate

Soren, who joined the BJP on 30 August citing 'insult' and 'humiliation' at the hands of JMM leaders, claimed that there is a wave in favour of BJP in the state.

Jharkhand BJP poll tickets spark anger, defections to JMM. ‘Outsiders picked over committed leaders’

Tickets to Champai Soren & his son, Raghubar Das’s daughter-in-law & Arjun Munda’s wife have especially sparked protests within BJP. Former minister Louis Marandi among latest to defect.

Why PM Modi & all BJP, JMM heavyweights are making a beeline for poll-bound Jharkhand’s Kolhan

Modi to sound poll bugle from Kolhan today. After drawing a blank in Jharkhand's LS tribal seats, BJP betting on good show from region that sends 14 MLAs to 81-member assembly.

How ex-CM Champai Soren’s induction into BJP affects JMM in Jharkhand polls

Six-time MLA was a confidant of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren. Not only is he a foot soldier of Jharkhand statehood movement, veteran leader was JMM's flag bearer for over 30 years.

Accused by BJP of stalking Champai Soren in Delhi, Jharkhand Police say it was a ‘misunderstanding’

In a statement, Jharkhand Police say two of their officers detained in national capital were only 'discharging their duties'. Champai Soren resigned from JMM today, to join BJP Friday.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren to join BJP on 30 August

Assam CM and BJP in-change for Jharkhand assembly polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the news by posting a picture of Soren meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

‘Retirement is no longer an option.’ Champai Soren keeps everyone guessing on his next move

His close aides say Champai is consulting his supporters on next move. Many of them want him to float a party but a few are prodding him to join an established party, they add.

On Camera

Give Trump a Nobel already. He has united Modi, Xi and Putin

Both India and the US should realise that whether it is trade or security, strategy or diplomacy, relationships cannot be one-sided.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.