Every JMM candidate has sought his blessings, including Nalin Soren, who will contest from Dumka, Shibu Soren's stronghold & key seat in politically significant Santhal Pargana region.
Thrust into limelight after husband & ex-CM Hemant Soren's arrest, Kalpana Soren has swiftly emerged as prominent campaigner for JMM and is candidate in assembly bypoll Monday.
The radical change in Kalpana Soren’s life—from being the wife of a chief minister to a leader—has upended the Soren household. For the first time, the MTech/MBA degree holder isn’t spending the summer vacation with her kids.
Kalpana Soren is the JMM candidate for the Gandey assembly bypoll in Jharkhand’s Giridih. She’s held over 60 public meetings, rallied tribal support, and is coming into her own as a leader.
In an exclusive interview, Munda spoke about former CM Hemant Soren’s arrest as a poll plank in Jharkhand, the MSP debate, and controversy over UCC and ‘Constitution change’.
Soren was arrested on 31 January in the case after he resigned as the Jharkhand CM, and party loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren was named as his successor.
Soren controlled land through proxies, including via wife's business partner, says ED in its charge sheet. Former Jharkhand CM's press adviser confessed his role, it adds.
Sita, a 3-time MLA who was JMM general secy, had been vocal critic of brother-in-law Hemant Soren’s govt. In resignation letter to Shibu Soren, she said she & her family were sidelined.
Soren was arrested on 31 January by the ED. On 2 February, the court granted five days of ED custody to Soren and extended it twice for seven days in total.
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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