Hemant Soren will take oath as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister for fourth time today after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance secured a historic victory in state elections. coalition won 56 out of 81 seats, marking first time an incumbent government has been re-elected in state.
ceremony is scheduled for 4 PM at Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground, with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administering oath. Several leaders from INDIA bloc, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, are set to attend. Soren will take oath solo, with Cabinet swearing-in scheduled later.
Schools in Ranchi will remain closed due to anticipated traffic congestion. Security has been tightened to accommodate over one lakh attendees. Soren called occasion a reaffirmation of “social justice and unity,” marking a transformative moment for Jharkhand.
Key Details in Table
Attribute | Details |
Position | Chief Minister of Jharkhand |
Party/Coalition | JMM-led alliance (INDIA bloc) |
Seats Won | 56 out of 81 |
Ceremony Time | 4 PM |
Venue | Morabadi Ground, Ranchi |
Governor | Santosh Kumar Gangwar |
Notable Attendees | Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Bhagwant Mann |
Public Holiday | Schools closed in Ranchi due to traffic concerns |
Security | Tightened with special arrangements |
Key Statements | “A day to reiterate our struggle for social justice and unity.” |
Significance | First re-elected incumbent government in Jharkhand history |
Victory Margin | Soren defeated BJP rival by over 39,790 votes in Barhait |
Government Composition | JMM (34 seats), Congress (16), RJD (4), CPI (ML) (2) |
NDA Seats | 24 |
Disclaimer
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